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It's becoming more and more common. There is currently no official register, but it's guestimated 1/2% of the world population ish. They're saying 1/150 children and 1/83 boys. It's hard because there's many different forms of autism such as Aspergers and PDD, so it's difficult to pinpoint.
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What age group is affected by autism?
All age groups are affected by autism. Autism is a neurological difference that starts within the womb and continues throughout a persons entire life. A person is Autistic throughout their lives so at all ages, it does not just effect someone for a specific number of years or during a specific age range.
Is autism serious?
Yes, of course Autism is real - is your brain real?Autism is a neurological difference, our brains are as real as anyone elses brains. There's no way that anyone can realistically claim that Autism does not exist or is not real.
What is Autism awareness?
Autism awareness is simply making people aware of autism and Autistic people. Unfortunately organizations such as Autism Speaks uses autism awareness to speak negatively about autism and Autistic people to increase their profits, thus there remains a lot of ignorance about autism.
What segment of the population is affected by autism?
More than 1 in 90 newborn boys will be affected by ASD, or autism spectrum disorder. It is now the most commonly diagnosed cause of mental retardation.
What can you do to people who have autism?
It would not be ethical or legal to do anything TO people who have autism.
Is autism severe?
You are either autistic or you are not, there is no such thing as 'severe autism'. How you are affected by autism can be severe, but equally it can be mild, and how you're affected can change throughout your life.
Do people with autism repeat them self's?
Yes people with autism do repeat them self's.
Does asthma affect specific populations of people?
We don't know if Autism is more common in one race in particular. Currently figures show higher rates in white people but this is not to say that white people are more likely to be autistic, this is simply because white people have better access to assessments to get a diagnosis and culturally there will be less stigma in white communities against people with neurological conditions.
Does autism in children about age 10 get worse?
Autistic people can be affected in a variety of ways, it can change over time or change depending on situation. Generally speaking Autism symptoms improve as a person goes into adulthood, but they can regress as a result of stressful life events or as they enter old-age. In a child Autism may worsen if they are put under pressure to act Neurotypical or not fully supported as Autistic people.
Who can be affected by autism?
Autistic people are affected by autism - autism is a neurological difference that impacts on how a person interacts and perceives the world. A person born of an Autistic parent or two Autistic parents is more likely to be Autistic themselves. Neurotypical families of Autistic people can be effected too but all too often the issue is not with autism but with stigma, ableism, and con-artists making money from families who want to try to make their Autistic children neurotypical.
Do people who have anger have autism?
Not all people with anger have autism but autistic people do tend to have anger issues
What are tips for parents with autistic children?
Listen to autistic people - even those who are mildly effected know more about what it is to be autistic than a neurotypical parent. Also remember that how someone is affected by autism and the severity in which they are affected varies throughout their lives so it may well be the 'passable' autistic adult was once severely effected when they were children. Your child will also be an adult at some point, adults who have already been through this are your greatest allies. Do not listen to Autism Speaks - this organisation does not speak for autistic people and are known to be openly prejudice against autistic people, they use harmful rhetoric about autistic people to increase their profits which in turn causes a lot more ignorance and prejudice towards autism. Autism Speaks are considered a hate group by most autistic people and autism allies.
