Autism

Fact Sheet

Autism affects 1 in 54 children in the US
Autism is a neurological disorder
Autism affects normal brain development by impacting a child's ability to speak, play, socialize and relate to the world around them
Autism is diagnosed and treated from a behavioral perspective
Autism can be reliably diagnosed before age 3
Autism is often co-morbid with other conditions such as seizure disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiance disorder (ODD), anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, neuroinflammation, gastrointestinal disorders, immune / autoimmune disorders, sensory integration disorder, feeding disorders, apraxia, sleeping disturbances, and more.
Autism affects more boys than girls at a 5:1 ratio
Autism is a spectrum disorder encompassing a wide range of abilities and disabilities
Autism does not discriminate
Approximately 40% of individuals with autism do not speak
Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder, yet the most underfunded
There is no cure for autism
Autism is treatable
ABA therapy is the #1 evidence-based treatment for autism