Description
AUTISMEV identifies those sample children and, in 2007, sample adults, whom a doctor or other health professional had ever diagnosed as having autism.
The Field Representative's Manuals provided two definitions of autism. The Manual for 1997-2000 noted, "Autism is pronounced (Aw-tizm) and is a developmental disability affecting verbal and nonverbal communication as well as social interaction." The Manual for 2001 forward included a more extensive definition:
Autism is pronounced (aw-tizm) and is a developmental disability affecting verbal and nonverbal communication as well as social interaction, including abnormal speech patterns or loss of speech; lack of eye contact; a restricted range of interests; resistance to change of any kind; obsessive, repetitive body movements, such as hand flapping or spinning; a lack of awareness of the existence or feelings of others; or social isolation. Symptoms can range from mild to severe.
These definitions were not routinely shared with respondents.
Universe
- 1997-2006: Sample children under age 18.
- 2007: Sample adults age 18+ and sample children under age 18.
- 2008-2010: Sample children under age 18.
Codes and Frequencies
Availability
- 1997-2010
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Weights
- 1997-2010 : SAMPWEIGHT
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