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Federal Autism Activities: Funding for Research has Increased, but Agencies Need to Resolve Surveillance Challenges

Autism is a developmental disorder involving commu

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By Cynthia A. Bascetta (au)
Year: 2006
Pages: 45
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 1422309851

Description

Autism is a developmental disorder involving communication & social impairment. It has no known cause or cure, & its prevalence is unknown. The Children’s Health Act of 2000 required the Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS) & HHS agencies to conduct activities related to autism research, surveillance, & coordination. This report provides information on: (1) the Nat. Institutes of Health’s (NIH) & the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s (CDC) autism activities & these agencies’ funding of autism activities; (2) programs that fed. agencies have under way to support services for people with autism & concerns related to providing services; & (3) coordination of fed. autism activities. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.

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