Recently, Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy made comments about autism and prevalence. His statements have drawn national attention because they do not reflect the facts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other researchersāmany right here in North Carolinaāhave spent decades studying autism and sharing reliable, science-based information. The Autism Society of…
CDC Releases New Data on Autism Prevalence
On Tuesday, April 15, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest update on autism prevalence among 4- and 8-year-olds monitored through the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. The data shows an increase in prevalence: 1 in 31 8-year-olds 1 in 34 4-year-olds This is a rise from the…
Public Policy Update | July 19
Autism Society of North Carolina Public Policy updates: NCGA Short Session Wraps Up Tailored Plans Begin NCGA Wraps Up Regular Short Session NC Legislature wrapped up its up regular short session at the end of June and passed a resolution to reconvene monthly until December 13, 2024, to address any remaining legislative issues including…