NEW YORK —

Autism incidence in the U.S. has increased from 1 in 36 children in 2020 to 1 in 31 in 2022, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in April.

The Get the Facts Data Team delved into the report to provide context behind the numbers. Advertisement

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent deficits in social communication, social interaction and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior. According to the CDC, autism signs and symptoms emerge in the first year of life and can be detected between six months and 18 months of age.

Since 2000, the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network has been tracking the number and characteristics of 8-year-old children with

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