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Facts about Autism Spectrum Disorder:
1.
ASD
affects about 1 in 68 in the United States, with more children identified than
ever before.
2.
ASD
is about 4 times more likely in boys than girls
3.
ASD
affects children of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.
4.
ASD
is a spectrum disorder, which means that every child with ASD has different
skills, challenges, and need.
5.
While
do not know all of the causes of ASD, we have learned that there are likely
many contributing factors, including genes, early brain development, and the
environment.
6.
ASD
can be reliably diagnosed by age 2, but children may be diagnosed at earlier
ages.
7.
Early
identification of ASD helps children get the services they need.
8.
There
is no "cure" for ASD, but there are several interventions that can
help children learn important skills that improve everyday life.
9.
Typically,
the earlier children are diagnosed and receive services, the better their
outcomes are.
10.
Children
with ASD can learn and succeed in the classroom and beyond. Like every
child, with the help of their families, providers, doctors, specialists, and
communities, kids with ASD can thrive
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