Q7. How common is autism?
A7. It is more common than many people realise. More than half a million people in the UK have an autistic spectrum disorder and at least 1 in 100 children have some form of autism.
(Source: NHS Choices/Autism)
For more information about this visit our facts and figures about autism section.
Autism FAQs:
- Q1. What is autism?
- Q2. Is there more than one type of autism?
- Q3. Why are there more children with autism than adults?
- Q4. What causes autism?
- Q5. What are the symptoms of autism?
- Q6. How do you diagnose autism?
- Q7. How common is autism?
- Q8. Why are there more boys with autism compared to girls?
- Q9. Can you cure autism?
- Q10. How do you treat autism?
- Q11. What is 'SPELL?'
- Q12. What is 'TEACCH?'
- Q13. How do parents cope with autism?
- Q14. How does an autistic adult manage their condition?
- Q15. Do autistic people have other medical conditions?
Guide to Autism
- Guide to Autism
- What is autism?
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Mild Autism
- Classic Autism
- High Functioning Autism
- Regressive Autism
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
- Rett's Syndrome
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Facts and figures about autism
- Causes of autism
- Symptoms of autism
- Diagnosing autism
- Diagnosing autism in adults
- Diagnosing autism in children
- CHAT screening test
- ASD assessment
- Private assessment
- Diagnostic report
- Treatment for autism
- Applied behavioural analysis
- Auditory integration training
- Building relationships
- Communication with others
- Complimentary therapy
- Developing social skills
- Diet and supplements
- Medication
- Speech and language therapy
- SPELL
- TEACCH
- Living with autism
- Adults with autism
- Accommodation
- Benefits and money
- Community support services
- Coping on a day to day level
- Employment
- Children with autism
- Behavioural issues
- Dealing with change
- Dietary issues
- Education