State-Level Trends in the Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from 2000 to 2012: A Reanalysis of Findings from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Network

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  • Author(s): Sheldrick, R. Christopher; Carter, Alice S. (ORCID Carter, Alice S. (ORCID 0000-0001-9861-1560)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Sep 2018 48(9):3086-3092.
  • Publication Date:
    2018
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      7
    • Sponsoring Agency:
      National Institute of Mental Health (DHHS/NIH)
    • Contract Number:
      R01MH104400
    • Subject Terms:
      Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Autism; Incidence; Developmental Disabilities; Young Children; Trend Analysis
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/s10803-018-3568-z
    • ISSN:
      0162-3257
    • Abstract:
      Since 2000, the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Network (ADDM) has published detailed prevalence estimates for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among 8 year-olds, which are widely interpreted as the U.S. national prevalence of ASD. Although differences in state-level ASD prevalence has been reported, state-level heterogeneity has not been explored systematically. We analyzed state-level estimates and trends in ASD prevalence from 2000 to 2012 using secondary data from bi-annual ADDM reports. Heterogeneity among state-level ASD prevalence estimates were apparent in 2000 and grew between 2000 and 2012. Findings highlight the need for greater understanding of how children with ASD are identified by the medical and educational systems, which has significant implications for the state-level resources required to effectively manage ASD.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      16
    • Publication Date:
      2018
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1187309