Prevalence of autism in children aged 8 years in selected U.S. states by gender 2014

The data shows the estimated prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among children aged 8 years in select U.S. states in 2014, by gender. The prevalence rate of autism spectrum disorder among male children in Georgia was 27.9 per 1,000 8-year-olds. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction as well as repetitive behavior, interest, or activity patterns.