New Data on Autism

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Click on the following links to learn more about CDC’s data on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

1 in 36 8-year-old children living in ADDM Network Sites* were identified with ASD in 2020
MMWR 1 in 36
MMWR Article 8-Years

Prevalence and Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2020

Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 4 Years—Autism and Developmental Disabilities
MMWR Article 4-years

Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 4 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2020

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ADDM Network Surveillance Summary Supplemental Slides

PowerPoint slides that can be used to present CDC’s latest data from the ADDM Network [PPTX, 5.36MB]

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Community Report

A highlight of the most recent scientific findings on ASD.

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CDC Feature Article

Higher Autism Prevalence and COVID-19 Disruptions

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Spanish Resources

Informe Comunitario del 2023 sobre el Autismo

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Easy Read

An easy-to-read summary of the latest autism data 

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Press Release

CDC autism report finds higher prevalence; shifting demographics 

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LEARN THE SIGNS. ACT EARLY.

Track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern

Additional Resources

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One Minute Autism Update and The Role Healthcare Providers Can Play

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One Minute Autism Update and Information for Parents and Caregivers

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2023 Community Report on Autism. The latest ADDM Network Data