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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. ASD is known as a “spectrum” disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience.
For Autism Awareness Month, download our brochure, find statistics, and learn more about signs, diagnosing ASD, and interventions on our health topic page. You can also help raise awareness about autism by sharing social media messages and graphics based on the latest research.
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This brochure presents information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) including signs and symptoms, causes and risk factors, diagnosis in children, teens, and adults, and treatments.
En español: Trastornos del espectro autista
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Many people are not diagnosed with autism until later childhood or adolescence. Know the signs. Learn more at https://go.usa.gov/xdQUV #AutismAwarenessMonth #shareNIMH |
Autism Awareness Month Events
On April 14, NIMH and the Office of Autism Research Coordination are hosting their 10th Annual Autism Awareness Month Special Event, A Portrait of Autism: Artists and Their Works. The event will feature 4 artists discussing their experiences as autistic individuals have shaped their artistic expression. The event will include a sampling of their artwork and a Q&A with the artists.
Interested in learning more about issues related to autism spectrum disorder research and services activities? Attend the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee's open public meeting on Tuesday, April 4.
This will be a virtual event and accessible to the public through NIH VideoCast.
April is National Minority Health Month
Every year, NIMH observes National Minority Health Month to help bring attention to health disparities, including mental health disparities, that continue to affect people from racial and ethnic minority groups. Take action by helping educate the public about the importance of improving access to mental health care for racial, ethnic, and other minority populations.
Visit Información en español sobre la salud mental for links to NIMH information and resources in Spanish. This page also includes links to health-related resources in Spanish from other trusted sources.
NIMH highlights women who are early-career scientists conducting NIMH-funded research that plays a role in advancing our mission of transforming the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.
For National Minority Health Month, we're highlighting Dr. Victoria O’Keefe, a Cherokee Nation citizen and Seminole Nation tribal member, whose research focuses on culturally-informed suicide prevention, mental health promotion, and wellness among Indigenous communities.
Learn more about Dr. O'Keefe and several other exceptional women conducting mental health research, why their work is important, and their advice for young girls and women interested in pursuing a career in mental health research.
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