Virginia Sees 95% Surge in Hospital Admissions for People Diagnosed with Autism Since 2020

Virginia sees 95% surge in hospital admissions for people diagnosed with autism since 2020

Annual admissions across Virginia hospitals for patients with an autism diagnosis rose 95% since 2020, and were mostly children, the VHHA found.

Annual hospitalization stays for autism up 95% since 2020: VHHA study

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- New data from the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association (VHHA) shows that there has been an increase in patients with autism receiving inpatient care in state hospitals. From 2020 to 2024, this number almost doubled, with children making up the annual majority at 44%. Within this time period, the annual admissions of patients with an autism diagnosis went from 2,730 to 5,326, a 95% increase. This data is based on V…