Fact Sheet: American Psychiatric Association: Autism Spectrum Disorder

This fact sheet explains the changes to the diagnostic criteria of autism spectrum disorders in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

Research Article: James Madison University: Risk of Maltreatment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

This research article discusses the prevalence of maltreatment for children on the autism spectrum; specific risks; prevention and intervention techniques; and why ASD may increase risk for maltreatment.

Research Brief: What are the trend employment outcomes of youth with autism: 2006-2010?

This article focuses on a study that observed the transition to employment for people with autism who were 16 to 26 years old and unemployed.

Report: National Center for Health Statistics: Changes in Prevalence of Parent-reported Autism Spectrum Disorder in School-aged U.S. Children: 2007-2012

This report reveals that the prevalence of parent-reported ASD among children aged 6-17 was 2% in 2011-2012, a significant increase from 2007.

Fact Sheet: SafePlace: Similarities and Differences in Domestic Violence for People with and without Disabilities

This fact sheet provides information and statistics about domestic violence and lists the similarities and difference in domestic violence for victims with and without disabilities.

Article: Kennedy Krieger Institute: Speech Emerges in Children on The Autism Spectrum with Severe Language Delay

This article discusses the new findings published in Pediatrics by the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders.

Website: The HEATH Resource Center

The HEATH Resource Center serves as an information exchange of educational resources, support services and opportunities.

Website: Easter Seals’ Living with Autism Study: Key Findings

This document reveals and quantifies key findings from Easter Seals’ study relating to financial planning, education, family life, independence, recreation and other areas.

Website: Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)

The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) is a Federal advisory committee that coordinates all efforts within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concerning autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Website: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Knowledge Path

This knowledge path offers a selection of current, high-quality resources about ASD screening and diagnosis, treatment and intervention, communication, education, vocational challenges, and impact on family life.