Who Does Autism Affect?
Autism occurs across the world, in every social class and every race. 4 out of 5 people diagnosed with autism are male. There is controversy surrounding just how common autism is. The latest international research points to about 1 person in every 160 as having an Autism Specturm Disorder and 1 in 600 as having Autistic Disorder. Some of these people, especially those who have been previously misdiagnosed with other conditions because they are so high-functioning may be receiving inappropriate psychiatric services or interventions for the learning disabled that do not address the central probelm of autism. All could benefit from interventions geared to their individual needs.
