One in every 160 children worldwide has some form of autism spectrum disorder, also called ASD. This estimate comes from the United Nations’ World Health Organization. The National Institutes of Health in the United States says the term ASD is the name for a group of developmental disorders. It includes a wide mix of symptoms, skills and levels of disability. People with ASD often have: social problems that include difficulty communicating and interacting with other people; repetitive behaviors, as well as limited interests or activities; symptoms that are often recognized in the first two years of life; symptoms that hurt the individual’s ability to deal with others socially, at school or work, or in other areas of life. Experts at the National Institutes of Health also explain that ASD begins in childhood and usually continues into adulthood.
What does disability mean?
behavior
autism
knowledge
impairment
When are symptoms often seen?
as an adult
during adolescence
by age two
in college
People with autism often have social problems.
childhood illness
social problems
excellent vision
common interests