October 22, 2009 The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury reviewed data from various state agencies to assess how many state residents receive autism services. The researchers found that the number of Tennessee children and youth aged three through 21 receiving autism-related special education services tripled—from 1,293 to 4,019—from 2001 to 2007, which is on par with national estimates. However, the state was unable to estimate statewide autism prevalence because it lacks centralized reporting for autism diagnoses and services. At least six separate state agencies and many regional, district, and local-level provider organizations offer and . . .

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Autism in Tennessee: Part One- An Introduction to Issues & Data Collection Methods

October 22, 2009 The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury reviewed data from various state agencies to assess how many state residents receive autism services. The researchers found that the number of Tennessee children and youth aged three through 21 receiving autism-related special education services tripled—from 1,293 to 4,019—from 2001 to 2007, which is on par with national estimates. However, the state was unable to estimate statewide autism prevalence because it lacks centralized reporting for autism diagnoses and services. At least six separate state agencies and many regional, district, and local-level provider organizations offer and . . .

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