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The National Autism Center at May Institute Celebrates 20 Years of Advancing Autism Research and Evidence-Based Practices
Randolph, Mass. – The National Autism Center at May Institute is excited to be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, marking two decades of leadership in the field of autism. Since its founding in 2005, the Center has been a national leader in promoting evidence-based practices, advancing research, and supporting autistic individuals and their families through the compilation and dissemination of comprehensive and reliable resources. As an integral part of May Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving autistic individuals and individuals with other developmental disabilities, the National Autism Center has been at the forefront of shaping best practices in [...]
Commonwealth Recognizes Profound Autism Day on March 17, 2025
The National Autism Center at May Institute applauds state leadership for highlighting and supporting the complex needs of this population Randolph, Mass. – In a significant step towards increasing awareness and support for individuals with profound autism, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is officially recognizing Monday, March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Day established with an executive proclamation from Governor Maura Healey. Additionally, the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Massachusetts Senate have both issued official citations recognizing this first annual Profound Autism Day in Massachusetts. The effort and advocacy for this formal designation was spearheaded nationally by the Profound [...]
Autism Rate Rises to One in 36 Children in the U.S.
Media Release / Randolph, Mass. – One in 36 children in the United States (2.8%) is estimated to have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a report recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That number is up from one in 44 (2.3%) just two years ago. For the first time since the CDC began collecting data on the prevalence of ASD in 2000 – when the prevalence of autism was estimated to be one in 150 children – the most recent analysis revealed that Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Pacific Islander children are being diagnosed with [...]
Autism Rate Rises Again: One in 44 Children in the U.S. Has Autism
Media Release / Randolph, Mass. – A new estimate released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that one in 44 U.S. children now has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Two years ago, that figure was one in 54. The updated numbers, published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, are based on data collected in 2018 from health and educational records of 8-year-olds living in 11 communities across America. Many of the findings were consistent with data collected in 2016: boys continued to be four times more likely to be diagnosed with ASD than girls; Hispanic [...]
