CDC says detection of autism in kids has gotten better during past decade

Between 2010 and 2014, detection of autism in kids 4 years or younger increased 50%. Those numbers include children diagnosed with autism or given special education.

News 12 Staff

Dec 3, 2021, 10:53 PM

Updated 1,099 days ago

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A new study from the CDC shows that early detection of autism in children has improved.
Between 2010 and 2014, detection of autism in kids 4 years or younger increased 50%. Those numbers include children diagnosed with autism or given special education.
Experts say that's good news because early intervention can lead to better developmental outcomes.