The data shows the percentage of children aged 8 years identified with autism spectrum disorder and with available special education records by primary special education eligibility category in selected U.S. states, in 2014. In that year, 2.9% of these children in Arizona were eligible under the emotional disturbance category. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction as well as repetitive behavior, interest, or activity patterns.
