A new CDC report stated that autism rates are rising in the U.S., as more than 3% of America's kids are being diagnosed. A spokesperson from Autism Speaks reacts to the latest data.

Autism incidence in the U.S. has increased from 1 in 36 children in 2020 to 1 in 31 in 2022, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday. The Hearst Television Data Team delved into the report to provide context behind the numbers.

As much as the current administration would like folks to believe there is something larger at play, the rise in autism diagnoses can be easily explained.