Autism Health
What ethnic groups are most affected by Autism?
Autism Affects All ethnic groups and socioeconomic groups.
FUN FACT:
Minority groups tend to be diagnosed later and less often.
Which iconic women sang in Britain's Got Talent and sold more than 14 million albums ?
Susan Boyle
FUN FACT:
Despite the challenges faced with Autism, it became a "relief" to Boyle, she found her place of recognition and comfort with Autism through music which is extremely popular in the Autism community.
What is Pervasive developmental disorder?
Included most children whose autism was more severe than Asperger's syndrome, but not as severe as autistic disorder.
Is wandering and safety a major concern with Autism ?
People with autism are seven times more likely to encounter law enforcement; communication difficulties and atypical behavior can result in serious misunderstandings; people with autism are more likely to be victims of crimes; nearly 50 percent of people with autism wander or elope from safety; and accidental drowning accounts for approximately 90% of lethal wandering outcomes. To best address the safety needs of the community, Autism Speaks facilitates a two-pronged approach including Family Safety Fairs and Autism Awareness Training for First Responders.
What percent of children with Autism is non verbal?
40% of children with Autism are non verbal.
FUN FACT:
In 2020 the CDC reported that 1 in 54 American children are diagnosed with Autism.
What man owns/operates a 1.51 trillion dollar computer company, with the worldwide slogan " Where do you want to go"?
Bill Gates
FUN FACT:
He has a habit of rocking while he concentrates, has short monotone speech patterns, and avoids eye contact. (All signs/symptoms of Autism)
This older term is further along the autism spectrum than Asperger’s and PDD-NOS. It includes the same types of symptoms, but at a more intense level.
How does Autism affect adults?
What happens when the school bus stops coming - Increasingly, parents of teenagers and young adults with autism are seeking assistance for transitioning to adulthood, especially as it relates to continuing education, housing and employment. Despite the extraordinary need, only 24 percent of caregivers reported that their family member living with autism is currently on a waiting list to receive housing and residential services. In addition, national data shows the majority of adults with autism are either unemployed or underemployed, with estimates as high as 90 percent. Autism Speaks hosts two local transition town halls each year to help connection families to solutions for these problems.
What forms of medical therapies are most widely used to intervene with Autism treatments?
-Speech Therapy
-Occupational Therapy
FUN FACT:
There are various types of treatments for ASD:
-ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)
-Social Skills Training
-Assistive Technology Training
The creator of the iconic and worldwide phenomenon known as "Pokemon" was created by this man?
Satoshi Tajiri
FUN FACT:
The creator of Pokemon, Satoshi Tajiri, has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. His colleagues have described him as “reclusive” and “eccentric” – but his unusual brain is the mastermind behind one of the highest-grossing franchises of all time.
What is Childhood disintegrative disorder?
This was the rarest and most severe part of the spectrum. It described children who develop normally and then quickly lose many social, language, and mental skills, usually between ages 2 and 4. Often, these children also developed a seizure disorder.
What are the signs of Autism, early screenings, and diagnosis?
According to the CDC, the average age of diagnosis is 4-5 years, but a reliable autism diagnosis can be made as early as 18-24 months. While early detection is critical, research shows that many parents have very little knowledge about autism and its symptoms. Many studies have also documented that racial ethnic minority populations and those of lower socioeconomic status are diagnosed later. Autism Speaks has over 40 toolkits, including the 100 day toolkit for the first 100 days post-diagnosis and has tools to help generate awareness so parents know what to look for if they think their child has autism.
What is the leading cause of death for children with Autism?
Drowning :(
FUN FACT:
Drowning accounted for 91% of deaths with children with Autism ranging from ages 2-14 years old.
Who was the inspiration behind the movie "Rain Man" featuring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman ?
Kim Peek
FUN FACT:
Kim Peek was famous for being able to perfectly memorize any book he read. While he did not have the motor skills to button up his own shirt, Peek could perfectly recall the contents of 12,000 books.
What is Rett Syndrome?
Children with Rett syndrome often have behaviors similar to autism, and experts used to group it among spectrum disorders. But now that it’s known to be caused by a genetic mutation.
What are things within Autism that we need answers for?
We still don't know what causes autism and what the different types and subtypes of autism are: That is specifically why Google and Autism Speaks are creating the world's largest genomic database on autism. This unprecedented genome database will provide open access to the whole genome sequencing of 10,000 individuals and families affected by autism. It will advance the breakthroughs in understanding, diagnosis, subtyping and personalized treatment of autism and revolutionize the entire field of genomic medicine.