Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Many people with ASD also have different ways of learning, paying attention, or reacting to things. Signs of ASD begin during early childhood and typically last throughout a person’s life.

PREVALENCE

--> It affects about 1 in every 33 children (age 8 and under)

--> It affects boys about four times as much as girls

--> ASD is not more prevalent in one race/ethnicity than any other, however Black, and Hispanic children are diagnosed later than white children

RISK FACTORS

--> Parents who have 1 child with ASD have a 20-18% chance of having a second child with ASD

--> Older parents are at higher risk of having a child with ASD

--> Some premature children are at higher risk of being diagnosed with ASD

TREATMENT

A variety of treatment approaches are available, but regardless of the treatment chosen, early intervention is the key

--> Behavior, social and communication approaches

--> Medication

--> Dietary Approaches

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Ministry Leaders: Dr. Byron Ross & Karen Hinton

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