What is autism?

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Autism spectrum disorder affects 1 in 36 children.?

Boys are nearly 5 times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ASD.  Girls are often under diagnosed with autism and misdiagnosed with other conditions

Autism spectrum disorder is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the United States. ASD is more common than childhood cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined?

Autism spectrum disorder affects all nationalities, all creeds, all religions, all races and both sexes. It doesn’t differentiate or affect only one group

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability that often presents with challenges before the age of 3 and lasts throughout a person’s lifetime. 

Co-occurring medical conditions in autism spectrum disorder are common and may include allergies, asthma, epilepsy, digestive disorders, feeding disorders, sleep disorders, sensory integration dysfunction, cognitive impairments, and other medical disorders.

Autism spectrum disorder is not a disorder that gets worse with age. Individuals with ASD can learn and build new skills with the right support, and are most likely to improve with specialized, individualized services and opportunities for supported inclusion.

There is currently no medical detection blood test or cure for autism spectrum disorder

Parents do not and cannot cause autism spectrum disorder. Although the multiple causes of ASD are not known, it is known that parental behavior before, during, and after pregnancy does not cause ASD.

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Hyperlexia, the ability to read above one’s age or grade level in school, commonly accompanies autism spectrum disorder.

Children and teens with autism often have lower bone density than their peers.

Children and teens with autism often have lower bone density than their peers.

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder may be very creative and find a passion and talent for music, theater, art, dance, and singing quite easily. Autistic Supply hopes to be a resources and item curated for ASD.