What are 3 interesting facts about autism?
Autism spectrum disorder now affects 1 in 68 children. Boys are nearly 5 times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ASD. Autism spectrum disorder is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the United States. ASD is more common than childhood cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined.
What are the red flags of autism?
5 Red Flags for Autism Spectrum Disorder
- They Don’t Respond to Their Name. In general, babies learn to recognize their name and will acknowledge it by turning their head or with some other obvious gesture.
- They Don’t Imitate Behavior.
- They Display Less Emotion.
- They Don’t Engage in Joint Attention.
- They Pretend Less.
Can you have autism without knowing?
While autism is most often diagnosed in toddlers, it’s possible for adults with autism spectrum disorder to go undiagnosed.
How do I know I’m autistic?
Main signs of autism finding it hard to understand what others are thinking or feeling. getting very anxious about social situations. finding it hard to make friends or preferring to be on your own. seeming blunt, rude or not interested in others without meaning to.
How can I tell if I’m autistic?
Main signs of autism
- finding it hard to understand what others are thinking or feeling.
- getting very anxious about social situations.
- finding it hard to make friends or preferring to be on your own.
- seeming blunt, rude or not interested in others without meaning to.
- finding it hard to say how you feel.
Who is most likely to get autism?
Autism spectrum disorder affects children of all races and nationalities, but certain factors increase a child’s risk. These may include: Your child’s sex. Boys are about four times more likely to develop autism spectrum disorder than girls are.