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Los trastornos del espectro autista (Autism spectrum disorder, ASD) son una discapacidad del desarrollo. Pueden causar problemas sociales, de comunicación y de comportamiento significativos.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges.

Shots (also called vaccinations or immunizations) help protect children from serious diseases. Share this resource to help parents get their children all the shots recommended by age 2.

Shots (also called vaccinations or immunizations) help protect children from serious diseases. Share this resource to help parents get their children all the shots recommended by age 2.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), in collaboration with a number of national partners, launched a public awareness campaign called “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” The campaign aims to educate parents about childhood development, including early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, and encourages developmental screening and intervention.

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. CDC is working to find out how many children have ASDs, discover the risk factors, and raise awareness of the signs.

If you’re concerned about your child’s development, don’t wait. You know your child best. Use a developmental milestones checklist, talk with your child’s doctor, and call your local early intervention program.

Many children are living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and they need services and support, now and as they grow into adolescence and adulthood. More can be done to ensure that children with ASD are evaluated as soon as possible after developmental concerns are recognized. Read on to learn more about CDC’s new data on ASD.

Studies have shown there is no link between autism and any vaccine or vaccine ingredient.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), in collaboration with a number of national partners, launched a public awareness campaign called “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” The campaign aims to educate parents about childhood development, including early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, and encourages developmental screening and intervention.