GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
AUTISM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -More than one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700, 000 autistic adults and children in the UK.
Detailed explanation-2: -Key Autism Statistics Around 75 million people have autism spectrum disorder, that’s 1% of the world’s population. 1 in 100 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as of 2021. According to the CDC, around 1 in 44 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the U.S.
Detailed explanation-3: -For example, you might be covered if you have a learning difficulty, dyslexia or autism. The definition is set out in section 6 of the Equality Act 2010. It says you’re disabled if: you have a physical or mental impairment.
Detailed explanation-4: -ASD occurs in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. It is more than 4 times more common among boys than among girls.