Autism Diagnosis Rates Will Fall (IMAGE) Columbia University Irving Medical Center Caption Approximately one in 88 children in the US have autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Credit Columbia University School of Nursing / CTRPhotos Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.