Autism Speaks
Videos like this viral one are just part of the ongoing conversation around this invisible, yet severe disability that affects 1 in every 36 children in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is four times more common in boys than in girls. According to the advocacy group, Autism Speaks, about 4 out of every 100 boys in the U.S. and 1 out of every 100 girls in the U.S. will be diagnosed with ASD.
Many children are diagnosed around the age of 4, but early intervention is crucial for improving outcomes. According to experts, autism diagnosed before age 5 when a child’s brain is still developing, gives a child the best chance for successful treatment.
Diagnosing autism is difficult. Kate was told countless times that her son was simply a “late bloomer,” but her maternal instincts said otherwise.
And being diagnosed beyond childhood can be an uphill battle. As popular Instagram influencer and comedian Elyse Meyers recently shared, being seen by a doctor for an autism diagnosis in adulthood is virtually unheard of.
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