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Age of first comprehensive evaluation for U.S. children aged 8 with autism 2014

Percentage of U.S. children aged 8 years with autism spectrum disorder by age of first comprehensive evaluation in 2014

The data shows the percentage of children aged 8 years with autism spectrum disorder in selected U.S. states by age of first comprehensive evaluation by a qualified professional in 2014. Some 19.7% of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in Georgia, were first evaluated between 37 to 48 months of age. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction as well as repetitive behavior, interest, or activity patterns.

Arizona 34.1 22 43.9
Arkansas 30.5 25.6 43.9
Colorado 46.4 15.3 38.3
Georgia 37.6 19.7 42.7
Maryland 56.1 11.1 32.7
Missouri 33.5 21.2 45.3
New Jersey 32.1 14.2 53.6
North Carolina 40.5 22.2 37.3
South Carolina 66.2 10.7 23.2
Utah 34 20 46
Wisconsin 47.2 21.2 31.6