ASNV Statement on CDC Autism Incidence Rates
Autism Society of Northern Virginia Statement on CDC Autism Incidence Rates April 26, 2018 Today, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated the incidence rate of autism among eight year olds in the United States. This updated report occurs every two years. The incidence rate released in April 2016 showed that 1 out of 68 children were living with an autism diagnosis. Today’s incidence rate shows the rate has increased to 1 out of 59 eight year olds. For those involved in
