"CDC recognizes April as Autism Acceptance Month. We are highlighting the work we’ve done through CDC’s Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) and what we’ve learned about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) so far. Join the nationwide effort to raise awareness and promote acceptance of ASD and its impact on children and families.
CDC’s Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) is the largest study in the United States to help us learn more about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in preschool-aged children, including risk factors and what signs to look for. SEED has now been expanded to learn more about the health, functioning, and needs of children with ASD and other developmental disabilities as they mature.
What Have We Learned from CDC’s Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) So Far?
- There is not one cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There are several factors associated with the development of ASD, including
- Mother and child autoimmune conditions, such as eczema/psoriasis,
- Pregnancy factors, such as infection with fever in the second trimester of pregnancy, and
- Environmental factors, such as the interaction between air pollution and neighborhoods with high poverty.
- Children with ASD are more likely to have developmental delays, gastrointestinal issues, and sleep problems, and to engage in self-harming behaviors.
- Contrary to recommendations, many children with ASD are given medication to treat challenging behaviors before they receive behavior therapies.
- Adolescents with ASD are much more likely to have mental health conditions and unmet health care needs.."
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