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. Here are 12 interesting facts about people with ASD.

1. According to the world health organization, 1 in every 100 children are affected by autism spectrum disorder. Boys are nearly 5 times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with autism.

2. Autism spectrum disorder generally appears before the child attends the age of 3.

3.The word autism originated from the Greek word autos meaning “self”, autism literally means “alone”.

4. Autism spectrum disorder is more common than childhood cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined.

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

6. Scientists have not been able to develop a cure for autism spectrum disorder.

7. Up to a third of people with autism spectrum disorder also develop seizure disorders—the rate of seizures in people with autism is 10 times higher than in the general population.

8. About 10% of children with autism spectrum disorder also have another genetic, neurological, or metabolic disorder.

9. If one identical twin has autism spectrum disorder, there is a 60-96% chance the other twin will have some form of ASD.

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

11. Persons with autism spectrum disorder may be very creative and find a passion and talent for music, fine art, dance and singing quite easily.

12 It is widely speculated that Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton and Bill Gates have autism spectrum disorder

13. Many people with autism spectrum disorder are successfully living and working and contributing to the well being of others in their local communities.

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