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Facts About Autism


  • Autism is a developmental disability, which usually begins before 3 years of age and is a life-long disability.

  • The incidence of autism is approximately 1 out of every 150 births.

  • People with autism have a normal life span.

  • Autism is 4-5 times more prevalent in males than in females.

  • Presently, there is no cure for autism. However, there are various treatment options to ameliorate the symptoms.

  • Presently, there is no known single cause for autism. However, autism is not caused environmentally by a child's upbringing.

  • Research indicates that people with autism learn best through a structured environment.

  • Autism occurs in all countries and within all socioeconomic classes.

  • Research indicates that the earlier the intervention, the better for people with autism.

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