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CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” program aims to improve early identification of children with autism and other developmental disabilities so children and families can get the services and support they need.

The program is made up of three components:

Health education campaign
Act Early Initiative
Research and evaluation

Learn the Signs. Act Early. Program Overview pdf icon[8 MB, 2 Pages, Print Only]

Promising Practices

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“Learn the signs.” and “Act early.”

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Page last reviewed: February 8, 2019

Content source: Division of Birth Defects, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention