Autism can be characterised by issues with interaction, communication and understanding certain concepts. Did you know that it is estimated 1 in 160 children worldwide have an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Some studies also report figures which are substantially higher.
Here, we compile a handy list of the other facts you need to know about autism, including at least four times more males than females are diagnosed with autism.
Autism facts
- Autism affects about 700,000 people in the United Kingdom, which equates to 1:100 of the population (National Autistic Society)
- 70 million individuals worldwide have autism (kerrymagro.com)
- It is estimated 1 in 160 children has an ASD (World Health Organization)
- Autism is about 4.5 times more prevalent in males than in females (www.cdc.gov)
- Around a third of people with a learning disability may also be autistic (National Autistic Society)
- About 40% of children with autism do not speak. About 25%–30% of children with Autism have some words at 12 to 18 months of age and then lose them. Others might speak, but not until later in childhood (National Autism Association)
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