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Autism Spectrum Disorder now affects approximately 1 in 31 children in the United States, according to the CDC’s 2025 ADDM Network report. Yet despite decades of ...

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day every year and the entire month of April as Autism Awareness Month to spread awareness and information about ...

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Disabilities Beat: Medicaid cuts fuel layoffs, 4201 school funding, autism committee concerns

Overview Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that affects how people see others and socialize with them. This causes problems in communication and getting along with others socially. The condition also includes limited and repeated patterns of behavior. The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder refers to the wide range of symptoms and the severity of ...

Because autism spectrum disorder symptoms and how severe they are can vary widely, it may be hard to make a diagnosis. There is no specific medical test to diagnose autism spectrum disorder. Instead, a specialist may: Observe your child and ask how your child has developed or changed over time in terms of interacting socially, communicating and behaving. Give your child tests covering hearing ...