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Digital Shareables on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Use these resources to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder.

Use these resources to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. For more information on signs and symptoms, causes and risk factors, diagnosis, and interventions, visit our health topic page or download our brochure.

Help raise awareness by sharing information and materials based on the latest research.

Share these graphics and social media messages

Download and share these messages to help spread the word. You can copy and paste the text and graphic into a tweet, email, or post. We encourage you to use the hashtag #shareNIMH in your social media posts to connect with people and organizations with similar goals. For more ideas on how to use these resources, visit our help page.

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Let's Talk About Autism

Help increase awareness and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder by sharing information and resources based on the latest research. https://go.nih.gov/nLv8oCK  #shareNIMH

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Autism Awareness and Acceptance

Autism occurs in all ethnic, racial, sex and gender, and economic groups. This April, learn more about supporting people on the autism spectrum. https://go.nih.gov/nLv8oCK  #shareNIMH

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About Autism Spectrum Disorder

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People with autism spectrum disorder often have differences in social behavior and communication, intense interests, and repetitive behaviors. Learn more about the signs, diagnosis, interventions, and resources: https://go.nih.gov/nLv8oCK  #shareNIMH

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Screening

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It's recommended that all children should be screened for developmental delays beginning at their 9-month well-child visit and specifically for autism at their 18- and 24-month visits. Learn more at https://go.nih.gov/nLv8oCK  #shareNIMH

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Diagnosis

Autism spectrum disorder can usually be reliably diagnosed by the age of two. If you notice signs, seek an assessment to get the earliest diagnosis, interventions, and services possible. https://go.nih.gov/nLv8oCK  #shareNIMH

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Intervention

After diagnosis, interventions and services should begin as soon as possible to support the needs of individuals with autism and make the most of their strengths. https://go.nih.gov/nLv8oCK  #shareNIMH

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Older Children and Adolescents

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Many people are not diagnosed with autism until later childhood or adolescence. To read more about autism identification, visit https://go.nih.gov/nLv8oCK  #shareNIMH

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Services and Supports for Adults

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Adults on the autism spectrum can benefit from services and supports that improve health and well-being across the lifespan. Visit https://go.nih.gov/nLv8oCK  to learn more about autism. #shareNIMH

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Last Reviewed: March 2024