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Prevalence About 1 percent of the world population has autism spectrum disorder. (CDC, 2014) Prevalence in the United States is…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability, typically appearing during childhood and affecting a person's ability to communicate and interact with others. For National Autism Awareness Month, we created shareable resources about autism, the signs & symptoms, and how to be more inclusive.
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Prevalence About 1 percent of the world population has autism spectrum disorder. (CDC, 2014) Prevalence in the United States is…
Autism is a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills,…
Rockville, MD, October 29, 2021 — The Autism Society of America is encouraged by the current news of a possible…
Rockville, MD, August 10, 2021 — The Autism Society of America applauds the Senate passage today of a bipartisan infrastructure…
Rockville, MD, July 27, 2021 — We are saddened to hear about the passing of Senator Mike Enzi of Wyoming….