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National survey of parents identifies 1 in 40 children with autism … published analysis of the 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health . The national survey, led by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, involved questionnaires completed by more than 50,000 parents of children (birth to 17 years … higher than the c urrent official estimate of 1 in 59 , published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) earlier this year. The difference in prevalence rates is likely due to differences in methods, says Autism Speaks Chief … review of medical and school records for 8-year-olds at sampling sites across the country. It can miss children with autism who aren’t receiving services. It also reflects differences in record keeping among states. Persistent obstacles to care  …

A letter from Autism Speaks CEO… clear vision: a world in which all people with autism can reach their full potential. In this world, access to information and resources is a universal right, untethered to geographical or societal boundaries. People with autism — and the family and friends who stand alongside them — are supported through every stage of life. Where total acceptance of autistic people — beyond … they are writers, engineers, IT specialists, graphic designers – and the heart of our organization. Recently, the CDC reported an increase in the prevalence of autism from 1 in 44 children to 1 in 36 children , including increased …