101 Interesting Facts On Autistic Spectrum Disorder English Edition. Children on the spectrum. 1 The symptoms of autism vary widely in type and severity and are usually seen in early childhood.
ASD is 4 times more common in males than females. According to the Center for Disease Control CDC about 1 in 59 children have an autism spectrum disorder. ASDs are usually evident by the age of 3 though diagnosis may be made as early as 12 to 18 months and as late as 4 to 6 years or later.
Autism is found throughout the world and amongst all racial ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Do you know what traits to look out for and how to respond to people with ASD. Mar 26 2019 We use the term spectrum disorder because characteristics of autism vary depending on the child and can range from mild to severe. A few common signs of autism spectrum disorder include. Winner of a Silver medal in the Independent Publishers Book Awards and Learning Magazines Teachers Choice Award 1001 Great Ideas has been a treasured resource in the autism community since 2004In this expanded second edition Ellen Notbohm best-selling author of the revolutionary book Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew and Veronica Zysk.