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What is Autism: Repetitive behaviors Problems with social interactions Communication problems Learning difficulties Short attention spans Aggressive Hyperactivity Boys 5 x > girls What we know about autism: Prevalence has increased. (1 in 68) Direct screening ? prevalence even higher? Autism can reliably be diagnosed by age 2. Early intervention improves outcome. Behavioral therapy can transform lives. 1/3 children & adults with autism are nonverbal. Assistive communication devices encourages speech. Autism-related GI disorders are real. Sleep disturbance is common and treatable. 1/3 of people with autism have epilepsy. Autism affects the whole body. Genetics are individualized – everyone is different. Environmental factors play a significant role. 1/2 of people with autism wander or bolt. 2/3rds of children with autism are bullied. 84% of adults with autism live with their parents. 1/2 of 25 yr olds have never held a paying job. Lifetime average cost of autism = $1.4 – 2.4 million Autism: early death risk a ‘hidden crisis:’ Autistic individuals die up to 30 years earlier than controls. Premature death risk is 2.5 x higher for people with autism. Results: autism = die 18 yrs. earlier Suicide was leading cause of death autism + intellectual disability = die 30 yrs. earlier. Epilepsy is leading cause of death. More support is needed. Study: Autism intervention studies lack diversity: Criticism: Diversity is never looked at. Treatments vary based on individuals. Is autism distinct from racial influence? More studies are needed. Goal: Best treatment for each person.