Stats & Facts
About Autism
Boys are approximately 4 times more likely than girls to have autism.
Autism affects how the brain works and can sometimes make it hard to talk, understand other people, or handle bright lights or loud sounds.
You are born with autism. Most families are told their child has autism before the age of three.
Every child is different and unique in their own way, and that includes children with autism.
A person with autism can make a great friend!
Autism Rates in The U.S. The number of kids with autism is growing.
YEAR
2000 2002 2006 2008 2010 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 1 IN 166 1 I N 150 1 IN 110 1 IN 88 1 IN 68 1 IN 59 1 IN 54 1 I N 44 1 I N 36 1 I N 31 36
RATE
1 I N 29
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