Prevalence of the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in multiple areas of the United States, 2000 and 2002: community report

Abstract

"The number of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) has risen over the past decade, but it is unclear whether the increase is due to changes in diagnosis or to a true increase in cases. The causes and risk factors for ASDs are also unclear. To get a better picture of the scope of ASDs in this country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. The network is working to gain accurate counts of children with ASDs, to identify differences in how ASDs affect various subgroups, and to characterize the ASD population. This report summarizes the findings from the first years of the ADDM Network's program." - p. 1What Are Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)? -- How Many People Have an Autism Spectrum Disorder? -- What is the ADDM Network? -- What Are The Results? -- State by State -- Summary -- What Else Do I Need To Know? -- Where Can I Get More Information?from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network ; funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Department of Health and Human Services.Includes bibliographical references (p. 39-41)