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Where can I find autism and early-intervention resources?
A short resource path for families in the United States.
Quick Answer
A short resource path for families in the United States.
Begin with official information
CDC’s autism pages explain screening, evaluation, and support options. Its early-intervention directory links families to state programs. For a child under three, contact your state early-intervention program about an evaluation. For children three and older, ask the local public school system about evaluation and services. Needs and eligibility are assessed individually.
Write down what happens next
Keep the program name, contact method, date of your request, and any follow-up deadline in a private note. Ask what documents are needed and whether interpretation or access accommodations are available. If you do not reach the right person, ask who handles developmental evaluations. You can also ask your child’s clinician to help navigate next steps.
Use resources without buying a cure
A credible resource explains who created it, what it can do, and what it cannot promise. Be wary of claims that a product can cure autism. Support should address the child’s needs, communication, wellbeing, and participation. Our Wonderfully Wired: The Neurodivergent Minds resource hub links to CDC, CHADD, and Parent Centers; these are information resources, not endorsements of every linked service.
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CDC · checked October 9, 2026.
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