A Few Facts About Autism

Posted on April 9, 2008 in Health & Safety by little mochi

It’s national autism awareness week!  Here are a few facts about autism:

  1. 1 in every 150 child will be diagnosed with autism.
  2. it is more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined.
  3. It is 4x’s more likely to affect boys than girls.
  4. New research enables your child to be diagnosed as early as 6 months.
  5. Pediatricians can easily diagnose your child with something else, thinking your child is just “behind” on reaching his milestones.  So it’s imperative that the parent pushes back and does further screenings for autism since they “know their child best.”

Since autism is so prevalent in today’s society, every little “abnormal” behavior is believed to be a sign of autism.  But the only way you can really tell if your child is autistic is to have him professionally diagnosed.  Contact Autism Speaks for more information or assistance.



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