Arizona Developmental Disabilities Surveillance Program (ADDSP)

Project Description

Arizona Developmental Disabilities Surveillance Program (ADDSP) conducts public health surveillance of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in 8-year-old and 4-year-old children in Maricopa County. ADDSP data helps us to understand more about the number of children with ASD, the characteristics of those children, and the age at which they are first evaluated and diagnosed.

Resources

CDC releases Community Report on Autism

May 21, 2025

The CDC’s 2025 Community Report on Autism offers a detailed overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among 4-year-old and 8-year-old children across various U.S. communities, based on data collected in 2022. The report provides insights into the prevalence and characteristics of ASD, helping inform public health strategies and support services nationwide.

Autism Prevalence Varies Across US Communities

May 21, 2025

A new report from the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network reveals that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) differs significantly across communities in the United States. Experts attribute this variation to differences in how local communities identify and diagnose autism in children. The CDC emphasizes that communities can benefit from adopting effective identification practices used elsewhere, helping ensure that children receive timely diagnostic evaluations and support services.