EI+ASD Minnesota Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network (MN-ADDM) 2023-2026
Project Description:
The Minnesota-Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network (MN-ADDM) is part of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, a group of programs funded through the CDC to estimate the number of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) living in different areas of the United States. MN-ADDM monitors the prevalence of ASD in parts of Anoka, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties. The ADDM Network provides population-based prevalence estimates of ASD and other developmental disabilities across sites that can be compared over time. The combined data from the various ADDM sites can help inform us about:
• characteristics of children with ASD,
• whether ASD is more common in some groups of children than others and if those differences change over time, and
• the impact of ASD and related conditions upon children, families, and communities in the United States.
This project does not examine what causes ASD. Our focus is on providing data and training that helps policymakers, educators, communities, providers, families, and individuals make informed decisions and support children with autism and their families. Goals of the MN-ADDM Project are to:
• Estimate the prevalence of 4-, 8-, and 16-year-olds with ASD in Anoka, Hennepin, and Ramsey Counties, and identify other characteristics of those children, such as ethnicity and co-occurring conditions.
• Identify disparities in prevalence, characteristics, and age of diagnosis across demographic groups, including two large racial/ethnic groups unique to the area – Somali and Hmong children.
• Share findings of the project data to improve services for children with ASD and intellectual disabilities in their communities
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County, State, National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
