What Should You Know?
ASDs are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. CDC estimates that an average of 1 in 110 children in the U.S have an ASD. CDC is working to find out how many children have ASDs, discover the risk factors, and raise awareness of the signs.
Popular Links
New Autism Data
About 1 in 110 children have ASDs.
Milestones Video
See developmental milestones that children should reach.
Community Report
Read about the number of people with ASDs.
Free Materials
Order, download, and print fact sheets, milestone checklist, posters, a growth chart, and more.
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