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• CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network
• CDC’s Study to Explore Early Development
• CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early Program

2016 Community Report from the Autism and Developmental Disability (ADDM) Network
A summary of the main findings from the following published report:
Christensen DL, Baio J, Van Naarden Braun K, et al. Prevalence and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder among children aged 8 years—Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 sites, United States, 2012. MMWR Surveill Summ 2016;65(No. SS-3): 1 -23.

2014 Community Report from the Autism and Developmental Disability (ADDM) Network
A summary of the main findings from the following published report:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years—Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 sites, United States, 2010. MMWR 2014; 63(No. SS 2):1-21.

2012 Community Report from the Autism and Developmental Disability (ADDM) Network
A summary of the main findings from the following published report:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders–Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, United States, 2008. Morbidity and Mortal Weekly Report (MMWR) 2012; Vol. 61(3).

2009 Community Report from the Autism and Developmental Disability Monitoring (ADDM) Network
A summary of the main findings from the following published report: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders?Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, United States, 2006. MMWR Surveill Summ 2009;58(SS-10).

“Learn the Signs. Act Early” Campaign
The campaign educates parents, health professionals, and teachers about developmental milestones and encourages developmental screening and intervention. CDC has fact sheets, milestone checklists, posters, a growth chart, and more in English and Spanish.

"Children with autism spectrum disorder are not being diagnosed as early as they could be. Learn the signs of autism and get help if you’re concerned."

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