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1 in
88
1 in
68
2000 2004 2008 2012
ASD is nearly 5x more
common in boys than girls
The Prevalence of Autism increased
by about 120% from 2000 to 2012.
ASDPrevalence
Autism Spectrum Disorder101What We Know About Autism and Autism Treatment
Quick Facts
1 in 68 children is diagnosed with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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Children can be reliably
diagnosed with autism
as early as 18 months.
Many nonverbal children
will overcome their severe
language delays.
Technology is creating
options for earlier ASD
detection.
Signs of Autism
Child doesn’t respond to name
Language and speech skills are severely delayed
Child doesn’t gesture (point, wave, etc.) by 12 months
severe temper tantrums & Trouble with transitions
Child avoids eye contact, social interactions
Flapping hands, rocking back and forth
Treatment
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ABA groupMultiple Organizations
endorse ABA Therapy:
U.S. Surgeon General
American Academy of Pediatrics
National Institute of Mental Health
Autism Society of America
The field of ABA was pioneered by
Dr. Ivar Lovaas in the 1970s.
The landmark Lovaas
ABA therapy study:
Control group
vs
47%
achieved normal
intellectual functioning
2%
achieved normal
intellectual functioning
Received 40+ hrs
of intensive ABA
therapy per week
Received 10 hrs
of intensive ABA
therapy per week
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
therapy is a scientifically-validated
way to improve:
Transitions
Communication
Toilet Training
daily life skills
Temper tantrums sensory issues
Cognition
Motor skills
The earlier a child begins ABA
therapy, the better the outcome.
Infographic provided by: Action Behavior Centers