CDC Estimates 1 in 68 Children Identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new estimates indicating that 1 in 68 children in the United States have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This translates to a prevalence rate of 14.7 per 1,000 eight-year-olds, according to the agency's analysis.

The CDC gathered the data from multiple communities throughout the country. The study focused on eight-year-old children, providing a snapshot of ASD identification at that age.