Prevalence and Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2018

Abstract

The variability in ASD prevalence and community ASD identification practices among children with different racial, ethnic, and geographical characteristics highlights the importance of research into the causes of that variability and strategies to provide equitable access to developmental evaluations and services. These findings also underscore the need for enhanced infrastructure for diagnostic, treatment, and support services to meet the needs of all children.

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Affiliated Institutions

• University of Wisconsin–Madison US
• University of Utah US
• University of Minnesota US
• University of Arizona US
• University of California, San Diego US
• AID Atlanta US
• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences US
• Johns Hopkins University US
• Oak Ridge Associated Universities US
• National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities US
• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey US
• Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
• Vanderbilt University Medical Center US
• Washington University in St. Louis US
• Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services US

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