Autism rates are higher in boys simply because more boys are diagnosed as Autistic than girls. It was believed that Autism was a 'boys disorder' but as understanding of Autism grows we're starting to realize that girls may be equally likely to be Autistic but that Autism symptoms display differently in girls so it isn't being picked-up as easily when a girl is Autistic.
Autism Is a World was created in 2004.
There are about an equal number of boys and girls who are diagnosed with severe cases of autism, but more boys than girls are diagnosed with moderate and mild cases of autism. It has not been determined whether this is because fewer girls have autism or because they are less likely to be diagnosed.
Nope. 1 in every 68 children (1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls) have autism. While other people may have symptoms that are similar to those of Autism, not everyone has Autism.
It is found four times more often in boys (usually the first-born)
it matters of how many boys there in the world!
Men. a.k.a. young boys
The World of Normal Boys has 282 pages.
Yes - unfortunately there are still many MANY such idiots in the world.
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.
Overcoming Autism has 336 pages.
Yes, there are likely far more females with Autism than we know about.Take me for example - I was very severely effected as a child but at the time Autism was known as something that only effected boys so I was not diagnosed as a child despite being severely effected. There are many girls and women who are less severely effected, because their symptoms and characteristics present differently it's more difficult to spot Autism in those females. Socialization is also a factor, when girls are expected to be quiet and reserved it's less obvious when they are due to Autism, whereas with boys they are expected to be loud and bold so it's easier to spot Autism characteristics.
None - autism is a neuological difference, there's nothing about autism that could cause death.