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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. CDC is committed to continuing to provide essential data on ASD, search for factors that put children at risk for ASD and possible causes, and develop resources that help identify children with ASD as early as possible.

Autism: What's New

Community Report on Autism 2018

COMMUNITY REPORT

The Community Report is an important resource—it highlights the ADDM Network’s data in a way that is useful for stakeholders living in communities across the United States.

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DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES

Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move. CDC has checklists to help parents and others track a child’s development.

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STUDY TO EXPLORE EARLY DEVELOPMENT

SEED is currently the largest study in the United States to help identify factors that may put children at risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.

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Autism Case Training (ACT)

Autism Case Training (ACT)

Learn about identifying, diagnosing and managing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Obtain CE by taking the online training or use the classroom based curriculum to educate future healthcare providers.

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