What is
autism ?
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States today.
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Welcome to The Autism Blue Minds, the community that's dedicated to raising awareness about autism and providing support to families and individuals affected by this condition. Our mission is to foster a world of acceptance and understanding. Join us today and let's make a difference together.
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Autism Prevalence
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2023)
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1 in 36 children in the U.S. have autism, up from the previous rate of 1 in 44.
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In the U.S., about 4 in 100 boys and 1 in 100 girls have autism.
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Boys are nearly 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.
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Autism prevalence is lower among white children than other racial and ethnic groups:
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White – 2.4%
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Black – 2.9%
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Hispanic – 3.2%
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Asian or Pacific Islander – 3.3%
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These changes reflect an improvement in outreach, screening and de-stigmatization of autism diagnosis among minority communities.
*The CDC autism prevalence estimates are for 8-year-old children across 11 monitoring sites in the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network in 2020.
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