Changes in Prevalence of Parent-reported Autism Spectrum Disorder in School-aged U.S. Children: 2007 to 2011–2012

Submitted by djohnson on March 20, 2013 - 17:51
Source: 
CDC
Link: 
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr065.pdf
Date Published: 
March 20, 2013
Abstract: 

This report presents data on the prevalence of diagnosed autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as reported by parents of school-aged children (ages 6–17 years) in 2011–2012. Results suggest 1 in 50 U.S. children is diagnosed with ASD based on parent report.