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2016 Community Report from the Autism and Developmental Disability (ADDM) Network
A summary of the main findings from the following published report:
Christensen DL, Baio J, Van Naarden Braun K, et al. Prevalence and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder among children aged 8 years—Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 sites, United States, 2012. MMWR Surveill Summ 2016;65(No. SS-3): 1 -23.
2014 Community Report from the Autism and Developmental Disability (ADDM) Network
A summary of the main findings from the following published report:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years—Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 sites, United States, 2010. MMWR 2014; 63(No. SS 2):1-21.
2012 Community Report from the Autism and Developmental Disability (ADDM) Network
A summary of the main findings from the following published report:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders–Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, United States, 2008. Morbidity and Mortal Weekly Report (MMWR) 2012; Vol. 61(3).
2009 Community Report from the Autism and Developmental Disability Monitoring (ADDM) Network
A summary of the main findings from the following published report: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders―Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, United States, 2006. MMWR Surveill Summ 2009;58(SS-10).
“Learn the Signs. Act Early” Campaign
The campaign educates parents, health professionals, and teachers about developmental milestones and encourages developmental screening and intervention. CDC has fact sheets, milestone checklists, posters, a growth chart, and more in English and Spanish.
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"Children with autism spectrum disorder are not being diagnosed as early as they could be. Learn the signs of autism and get help if you’re concerned."
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“Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are not being identified as early as they could be. Early identification is the most powerful tool we have right now to make a difference in the lives of children with ASD.”
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“Too many children w/ autism are not being identified as early as they could be. Earlier is better. #ActEarly”
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