Facts & Statistics
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Approximatley 1 in 35 children are diagnosed with Autism in the U.S.
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Around 1% of the world's population has autism spectrum disorder according to research by the CDC.
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Boys are approximately 4 times more likely to be diagnosed
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The needs of people with autism vary widley and can evolve over time. This is why Autism is a SPECTRUM. Some people can be independent and others will require outside support for their lifetime.
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Autism affects social and communication interaction along with other varies impacts.
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Autistic people have a wide spectrum of intellectual functioning. Some Autistic people are highly intelligiant and some have severe impairments. Every Autistic person is unique and no one Autistic person is the same but can share similar characteristics.