Age of first comprehensive evaluation for U.S. children aged 8 with autism 2016
This statistic displays 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 2016. Some 23.4 percent 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.