If one identical twin is diagnosed with autism, the other twin has about 90% chance of developing an autistic disorder.
There is no blood test, no scan, and no image that can detect autism. The diagnosis of autism is detected with with behavioral observation and screening.
Autism is more common than childhood cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined.
Approximately 67 million people worldwide are affected by autism.
Children who are born underweight or premature may have a higher risk for autism.
Divorce rates are higher in families with an autistic child. Researchers suggest reducing stress by ensuring an autistic child receives appropriate health care, setting aside time for a spouse, and creating a support system with other families of children with autism.
Autism now affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys.
Autism prevalence (the fact or condition of being prevalent; commonness.) figures are growing.
Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S
Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases.
Boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to have Autism
Only 56% of students with Autism finish high school