🩺 Free developmental screening
The largest free autism & developmental screening program at any US family expo — licensed screeners, private 30-minute appointments. Pick your city, your focus area, and a time that works.
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30-minute private appointments during the expo.
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Understanding the data behind ASD helps families and communities take informed action. Here's what research tells us about prevalence, the brain, and the life-changing impact of early intervention.
Children diagnosed per 1,000 — growing awareness and better screening tools drive the rise. The question isn't whether ASD is common. It's whether families get help in time.
Signs can appear as early as 12–18 months. Every child is different, but these are common early indicators worth discussing with a specialist.
There's no wrong time — but there is a best time. Early screening gives children access to the support that shapes the rest of their development.
Brain plasticity is highest in early childhood — the earlier therapy begins, the greater the impact on development.
When autism is identified and treated early, the outcomes are measurable — for children and families alike.
ASD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts, and experiences the world. It's a "spectrum" because it presents differently in every individual — ASD is a difference in how the brain is wired, not a disease. With the right support and early intervention, children with autism can thrive.
Differences in verbal & non-verbal communication, social cues and relationships.
Routines, patterns, and repetitive movements or speech.
Over- or under-sensitivity to sound, light, touch, taste or smell.
Deep focus, exceptional memory, creative thinking and attention to detail.
Neuroimaging shows that autistic brains develop differently — especially in areas for social cognition, sensory processing, and communication. These differences are present from early infancy.
Over-connectivity in local circuits and reduced long-range connectivity affect how regions communicate.
Altered activity in the amygdala and sensory cortices explains sensory over- or under-sensitivity.
ASD has one of the highest heritability rates — over 80% in twin studies (Nature Genetics, 2019).
Early behavioral intervention can reshape neural pathways — which is why timing matters so much.
ASD rarely occurs in isolation. Recognizing co-occurring conditions leads to more comprehensive support.
Girls are often diagnosed later due to better social masking (camouflaging) — which is why screening matters for every child.
From registration to meeting your specialist — four steps, zero cost, zero pressure.
Choose your city and pick a screening time that works for your family.
You'll get your appointment details, what to expect, and how to prepare.
Come to your local expo and check in at the screening area at your time.
A certified professional runs a private 30-minute screening and guides your next steps.
Supportive, private, and never a diagnosis — just clear, kind next steps for your child.
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