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Autism seems to effect males more than females, in part because of the connection to Fragile X Syndrome. However the more we learn about autism the more we realise that it can display in different ways in females, it's likely that far more women then innitially believed are autistic but because of the idea that autism effects mostly men and because it displays differently it can be missed or misdiagnosed more often in women.
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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.
Which gender is most likey to be affected by asthma?
male, because they are more actives
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.
How much does society know about autism?
48% of people in north America know about autism
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.
What are the key differences in the presentation and diagnosis of autism between females and males?
Research suggests that autism may present differently in females compared to males. Females with autism may exhibit more subtle symptoms, such as social masking and camouflaging, which can make diagnosis challenging. Additionally, females may have different interests and coping mechanisms than males with autism. These differences can lead to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis in females, highlighting the importance of recognizing and understanding gender differences in autism presentation and diagnosis.
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.
Can someone have more than one autism spectrum disorder?
No. The descriptions of the autism spectrum disorders are such that you cannot have more than one. However, with more information, the diagnosis might change from one autism spectrum disorder to another. A person with an autism spectrum disorder can have other conditions or disorders, such as ADHD, epilepsy, or bipolar disorder.
Are left-handed people more prone to autism?
A person is not more prone to autism, they are either born autisti or they're not. whether they're left or right handed has no relation to their autism.
Is Schizophrenia more common than Autism?
Approximately 11 people per thousand have schizophrenia. Approximately 17.4 people per thousand have autism. Autism is more common than schizophrenia.
What are signs of moderate autism?
There is no such thing as 'moderate autism'. A person is either autistic or they are not, how they are affected can vary but they cannot have 'moderate autism' as this is just not how autism works.
Why is autism more likely in a smoking pregnancy?
Autism isn't more likely in a smoking pregnancy. Autism is a neurological difference, just like with any other biological variation it comes down to genetics.
