Autism Statistics

Autism statistics show that 1 in 150 children will be diagnosed with autism. They also say that 1 in 104 males will be diagnosed. Which means males are 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than females. It also means that an estimate of 67 children are diagnosed a day.

There is not a full population count of all individuals with autism in the United States. However, using the autism statistics stated above, we can estimate that if 4 million children are born in the United States every year, approximately 24,000 of these children will eventually be diagnosed with autism. More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes, and cancer combined.

Autism statistics also show that it is currently the fastest growing developmental disability, with a 10% to 17% annual growth. Assuming the occurrence rate has been constant over the past two decades, we can estimate that up to 500,000 individuals younger than 21 have autism. However, many of these individuals may not be classified as having autism until school-age or later. Because behaviors related to autism are usually present before the age of 3, it is important to make sure the individuals are being identified and are receiving appropriate intervention services as early as possible. Cost of lifelong care can be reduced by 2/3 with early diagnosis and intervention.

Because of these Autism statistics, Autism was added as a special education exceptionality in 1991 and is now the sixth most commonly classified disability in the United States.

Autism is a severe developmental disorder that begins at birth or within the first two-and-a-half years of life and affects the way a child sees and interacts with the rest of the world. Autism affects social and communication skills and, on different levels of degree, motor and language skills.

Since Autism statistics show that 1 in 150 children will be diagnosed with autism. It is important that a parent or soon to be parent understands the signs of Autism. If you would like more information on Autism, please review the rest of the site.

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