The data displays the total number of 3 to 21 year olds with autism in the U.S. who were served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) from 2000/01 to 2015/16. In 2014/15, there were approx. 576,000 persons, 3 to 21 year olds, with autism who were covered by IDEA.
2000/01 | 94 |
2004/05 | 191 |
2005/06 | 223 |
2006/07 | 258 |
2007/08 | 296 |
2008/09 | 336 |
2009/10 | 378 |
2010/11 | 417 |
2011/12 | 455 |
2012/13 | 498 |
2013/14 | 538 |
2014/15 | 576 |
2015/16 | 617 |