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Autism Facts

What is Autism?

• It is a neurological condition which causes an individual to have problems with social, emotional, and communication skills
• CDC estimates that about 1 in 59 children has been identified with ASD
• Individuals with ASD have different ways of learning paying attention and reacting to things
• No medical test or blood test to diagnose this condition. Doctors look at the child’s behavior and development to make a diagnosis.
• ASD can be detected as early as 18 months or younger. However, many children do not receive a final diagnosis until much older.
• There is currently no cure for ASD. However, research shows that early intervention treatment services can improve a child’s development.

Who is Affected?

• ASD occurs in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, but is about 4 times more common among boys than among girls.
• If you think your child might have ASD or you think there could be a problem with the way your child plays, learns, speaks, or acts, contact your child’s doctor
• If you or the doctor is still concerned, ask the doctor for a referral to a specialist who can do a more in-depth evaluation of your child such as:
• Developmental Pediatricians (doctors who have special training in child development and children with special needs)
o Child Neurologists (doctors who work on the brain, spine, and nerves)
o Child Psychologists or Psychiatrists (doctors who know about the human mind)
• Research shows that early intervention services can greatly improve a child’s development. In order to make sure your child reaches his or her full potential, it is very important to get help for an ASD as soon as possible.