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Study to Explore Early Development (SEED)

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What to know

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  • CDC\u2019s Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) helps us learn more about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). SEED began in 2007 as one of the largest studies of young children (ages 2\u20135 years) with ASD in the United States. It looks at their risk factors for ASD and developmental characteristics.
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  • In 2021, SEED was expanded to learn more about the health, functioning, and needs of people with ASD and other developmental disabilities as they mature into adolescence and adulthood.
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Overview of SEED activities

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Learn more about SEED

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\n A study to better understand ASD and other developmental disabilities in pre-school aged children. \n
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\n A study to better understand changes from childhood to adolescence in teenagers with ASD. \n
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\n A study to better understand ASD as children become adolescents and young adults. \n
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\n A study looking at the impact of public health emergencies on children with ASD and their families. \n
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\n Research findings from data collected through CDC's SEED study. \n
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\n Published: May 15, 2024 \n
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\n Updated: August 25, 2026 \n

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Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/seed.html
Source Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Captured Date: 2016-05-23 22:51:38.0
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