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\nAutism 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.
\nFacts, signs, causes, and what to do if you\u2019re concerned
\nInformation for families and health professionals
\nTypes of treatment services and early intervention
\nData and statistics highlights
\nScientific articles and key findings
\nOverview of CDC\u2019s work
\nFact sheets, videos, and community reports
\nChildren reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move. CDC has checklists to help parents and others track a child\u2019s development.
\n More \nThe ADDM Network is the only collaborative network to track the number and characteristics of children with ASD and other developmental disabilities in multiple communities of the United States.
\nSEED 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.
\nExplore the tool to see autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevalence estimates and demographic characteristics at the national, state, and community levels.
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