What is Autism?
What is Autism?
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills and social abilities. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and manifests itself in many forms, which is why it is often referred to as a “spectrum disorder.”
A few facts about autism:
- Today, 1 in 110 children is diagnosed with autism. In Georgia, the number of children diagnosed is 1 in 98.
- 1 in 94 boys are on the autism spectrum. Boys are four times more likely than girls to be diagnosed.
- More children are diagnosed with autism than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined, however autism receives less than 5% of the reseach funding of these other childhood diseases.
Want more information, please see these recommended sites:
Autism Fact Sheet from the National Institutes of Health
The Marcus Institute (affiliated with Emory University)
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