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The CDC puts Autism diagnosis at 1 in 68, however it is impossible to say how many Autistic people exist in the US. Many people are not diagnosed or may not even realize that they're Autistic, furthermore certain groups are under-diagnosed - for example girls are less likely to be diagnosed than boys, and African-Americans are less likely to seek diagnosis for a number of reasons.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoNo one knows how many people in America are autistic, many people may not be aware that they could be autistic let alone have gotten diagnosis. Although diagnosis is on the increase due to easier access to diagnosis and increased awareness of autism, CDC put autism diagnosis in children at around 1 in 68.
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∙ 7y agoNo one dies as a result of autism - not one single person.
Autism is a neurological difference, a person can no more die from being Autistic as they could being neurotypical or from being a specific race, sex, having a certain eye color, etc. Autistic people can be at higher risk of abuse, this includes murder at the hands of their parents or caregivers. Autism itself is in no way detrimental to a persons overall health, certainly it cannot kill a person.
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∙ 12y ago1 out of 150 kids get autism each year
1 out of 150 kids get autism each year
That would be 1 in 70 boys are BORN
and 1 in 110 girls are BORN with ASD
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∙ 14y ago1 in 100 children are diagnosed with Autism.
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∙ 11y agowho we can help these type of people who suffered from autism help them your help can save them.
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∙ 14y agoabout 1 out of every 150 Americans are autistic.
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Can autistics be actors?
Yes - autistic people can do anything that neurotrypical people can do. There are many autistic actors, for example Daryl Hannah.
How long does it take for some people to become Autistic if they quit talking and why?
A person cannot become Autistic, people are born Autistic. Not talking is not necessarily a sign of Autism either, many autistic people are non-verbal but not all and there are other reasons for people not talking.
Are people with autism crazy?
No, autistic people are not 'crazy'. Many autistic people can have mental health issues but they're no more likely to have mental health issues than anyone else and often mental health issues in autistic people is more to do with how society treats autistic people - e.g. depression is more likely in autistic people who are bullied or face discrimination.
How many organzatons support autism?
There are many organisations that support, or claim to support, autism and Autistic people. It'd be impossible to determine how many there are globally. Do bare in mind that many organisations actually work against Autistic people, only support those run by Autistic people themselves.
What careers can and cannot autistic people have?
Autistic people can have any career they want, we're as capable as neurotypical people.In some places Autistic people may not be able to serve I military or police force, although do bare in mind many Autistic people are not diagnosed so may join without knowing or without disclosing they're Autistic.
How many autistic people in the uk?
It is believed that there are over 695,000 Autistic people in the UK, which accounts for around 1.1% of the UK population. However it's important to point out that this is going by Autism diagnosis, and not all Autistic people seek a diagnosis or even realize that they're Autistic.
How many people get autism?
No one 'gets' autism, it's not a disease someone can catch - autism is a neurological difference, Autistic people are born Autistic. Currently rates of diagnosis are around 1 in 55, but we have no way of knowing for sure how many people may be Autistic but not diagnosed.
Can people with autism hang out with people a lot?
Yes, autistic people can have out with people a lot. For many autistic people being around other people can be a challenge, both because they struggle with social ques and communication, however many autistic people not only can hang out with people but also actively look to hang out with people as much as possible - because autistic doesn't make someone anti-social. You may find that autistic people need to take a 'time out' from other people sometimes to avoid being overwhelmed, for example the autistic person may hang back from the group, or step outside to calm down or distract themselves with their mobile phone.
Should people treat autism as a tragedy?
Many parents do struggle with their autistic child and are concerned about their future. Autism doesn't mean a child/adult who is mentally handicapped. Autistic brains think different and many autistic people only deserved to be understood and not treated like they're sick or handicapped. Autistic children/adults are not sick or handicapped. Many parents should try to understand their autistic child instead of being scared all the time.
What part of the body autism affects?
Autism is a neurological variation - an Autistic person has an autistic brain, it's not something that 'affects' the brain more a type of brain. As such it also impacts on the nervous system, which is why Autistic people often experience sensory problems. Many Autistic people also have digestive issues.
How prevalent is autism in population?
The CDC have put Autism diagnosis at 1 in 68 within the US. We don't know how many people are Autistic because not that many people are diagnosed, many may not even know they're Autistic.
Is it normal for autistic people to be anti social throughout their life?
Semi-normal. Many autistic people are not anti-social at all and many are very social - just because autistic people lack social skills or struggle to cope with being around other people for long periods of time doesn't necessarily mean that they don't like being social. Many autistic people, like many neurotypical people, may be anti-social but this is more commonly a result of an individuals personality or past experience than their neurology.
