Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network

The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network is a research program in the United States that tracks how common autism and other developmental disabilities are among children. It gathers information from health and school records in selected communities to estimate the number of children affected and identify patterns or changes over time. This data helps policymakers, healthcare providers, and families better understand these conditions, improve early detection, and develop effective services and supports for children with developmental challenges.