what is autism?
Autism is a developmental disability which causes significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. Because autism is a spectrum disorder, the combination of symptoms and their level of severity varies from person to person.
What are the Signs & Symptoms?
Diagnosis criteria for autism is specific, a person must exhibit the following symptoms to a degree that significantly impairs their daily living:
Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction
Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
1:54
children have autism
in the US
since 2000,
autism
prevalence has
increased
0%
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since 2000,
autism
prevalence has
increased
0%
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Lifetime Social Cost
Social costs associated with autism for 1990-2019 are estimated at $7 trillion dollars. If the rate of increase in prevalence continues, costs to society could reach nearly $15 trillion by 2029. These estimates only reflect what society pays, not the additional expenses families incur out of their own pockets.
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are non-speaking
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have seizures
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have anxiety
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have sleep issues
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more likely to suffer from GI issues
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higher odds of unmet healthcare needs
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have co-occuring conditions
on average has 4.9
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