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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodivergent condition with repercussions on communication, social interaction, and sensory aspects. The present study aims to evaluate the profile of ASD in childhood and adolescence in Brazil. A cross-sectional, exploratory, retrospective, and quantitative study was carried out, based on partial results from the MAPA Autismo Brazil in 2025. Currently, the platform has 1,699 records, of which 78.2% correspond to childhood and adolescence. Of these, 27.31% are between 0 and 4 years old, 41.38% between 5 and 9 years, 20.39% between 10 and 14 years, and 10.91% between 15 and 19 years.The average age of diagnosis was 5 years, with a median of 3 years. Most diagnoses were established before the age of 10: 66.37% between 0 and 4 years, and 22.2% between 5 and 9 years. Among children and adolescents, 74.69% are verbal and 25.36% are non-verbal. Regarding support levels, 51.02% belong to level one, 35.36% to level two, and 8.5% to level three. Of these, 79.08% receive therapy, while 20.92% do not have this support. It is concluded that ASD significantly impacts the quality of life and development of children and adolescents.