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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)

Internet URL

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html  

Sponsoring Agency

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC

Description

ASDs are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. CDC estimates that an average of 1 in 110 children in the U.S have an ASD. Find free fact sheets on developmental screening, autism spectrum disorders and more.

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Review Date

11/11/2010