Federal Autism Activities: Funding for Research Has Increased, But Agencies Need to Resolve Surveillance Challenges: Gao-06-700

Autism is a developmental disorder involving communication and social impairment. It has no known cause or cure, and its prevalence is unknown. The Childrens Health Act of 2000 required the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and HHS agencies to conduct activities related to autism research, surveillance, and coordination. This report provides information on (1) the National Institutes of Healths (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1287212980
• ISBN13: 9781287212980
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Bibliogov
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.4" x 9.7"