THE RAW VIBE

The Cruel Diagnosis of Autism

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Autism or ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) in America is on the rise..

From Autism Speaks.org

  • In 2023, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 36 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to 2020 data.
  • Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.
  • Most children were still being diagnosed after age 4, though autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as age 2.
  • 31% of children with ASD have an intellectual disability (intelligence quotient [IQ] <70), 25% are in the borderline range (IQ 71–85), and 44% have IQ scores in the average to above average range (i.e., IQ >85).
  • Autism affects all ethnic and socioeconomic groups.
  • Minority groups tend to be diagnosed later and less often.
  • Early intervention affords the best opportunity to support healthy development and deliver benefits across the lifespan.
  • There is no medical detection for autism.


    • Today's guest, Deann Hampton, talks about her experience dealing with autism, and share some of her incites to what to look for, and how to deal/care for children and young adults with ASD.

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    www.DeannHampton.com

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    www.chucktuck.com

    www.AmazingPeopleAmazingThings.com

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