Autism is a complex developmental disorder that typically appears in the first three years of life.
Autism is four times more prevalent in boys than girls.
Autism knows no racial, ethnic, or social boundaries. Family income, lifestyles and educational levels do not affect the chance of autism’s occurrence.
Autism typically impacts the development of the brain in the following areas:
Autism affects each child differently, which is why it’s important to understand how it affects your child.
Chances are you know someone with autism. Over one half million people in the U.S. today have autism or some form of pervasive developmental disorder. Its prevalence rate makes autism one of the most common developmental disabilities. Yet most of the public, including many professionals in the medical, educational, and vocational fields, are still unaware of how autism affects people and how they can effectively work with individuals with autism.