In 2022, the Texas ADDM Network found
1 in 51
8-year-old children were identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in South Central Texas
In 2022, the CDC's ADDM Network found
1 in 31
8-year-old children were identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the United States (US)
In 2022, the Texas ADDM Network found
1 in 60
4-year-old children were identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in South Central Texas
Did you know?
The numbers you see above represent 14 states and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, which conducted public health surveillance of autism for the 2022 study year. Each of the 14 states found the prevalence rates specific to their areas. This analysis marks a major milestone — Texas was included in the CDC’s autism prevalence research for the first time, expanding the national understanding of autism by bringing in critical data from one of the most populous and diverse states in the country.
Publications
Sociodemographic Characteristics Associated with Autism Evaluations and Identification: Data from the TXA-Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network (TXA-ADDM) Site
CDC ADDM: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
2025 Community Report on Autism
CDC's 2025 Community Report on Autism provides a snapshot of ASD among 4-year-old and 8-year-old children in multiple communities across the United States in 2022.