Age at first autism disorder diagnosis among U.S. children aged eight by subtype 2014

The data displays the median age at the first autism diagnosis among U.S. children aged 8 years in selected U.S. states by subtype in 2014. Those with an autistic disorder had a median initial diagnosis age of 46 months in Georgia. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction as well as repetitive behavior, interest, or activity patterns.