New study offers first national estimate of college students with autism

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that 1 in 31 children is autistic. For many years, that number has been the definitive figure on autism prevalence. However, the CDC data provided estimates on the number of children with autism and stopped short of providing projections for the number of postsecondary students with the condition.

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Disability Compliance for Higher Education
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2026-08-17
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https://doi.org/10.1002/dhe.70182
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
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New study offers first national estimate of college students with autism

Eric Lyerly
Disability Compliance for Higher Education
Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
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New study offers first national estimate of college students with autism

Eric Lyerly
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Abstract

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that 1 in 31 children is autistic. For many years, that number has been the definitive figure on autism prevalence. However, the CDC data provided estimates on the number of children with autism and stopped short of providing projections for the number of postsecondary students with the condition.

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