Autism: Early Signs & Support
🌼Every child grows at their own pace, but early awareness can make a world of difference.
If you’re curious about developmental milestones or wondering when to seek support, the CDC offers clear, parent‑friendly guidance.
Learn more:https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html
Autism Prevalence Varies Across US Communities
CDC’s ADDM Network data show opportunities to learn from successful identification strategies.
Find out what CDC is doing to better understand ASD to support people with ASD and their families.
For everyone
Forecasted Funding Opportunity
Find out more about an upcoming funding opportunity related to autism and fragile X syndrome.
- Signs and Symptoms
- Screening
- Treatment
- Accessing Services
- Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Data and Statistics
- Materials and Resources
- Study to Explore Early Development (SEED)
- ADDM Network
- Articles
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For professionals
Clinical Testing and Diagnosis
Information for healthcare providers on diagnostic tools and criteria for ASD.
Information for healthcare providers on screening children for ASD.
MythBusters: Developmental Screening
Information for Healthcare Providers