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FAQs about Autism: What Family Caregivers Need to Know

April 12, 2019

More than 200,000 individuals are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) each year. According to Autism Speaks, children can be diagnosed with ASD as early as 2 years old, but some receive a diagnosis after the age of 4 (sometimes even later than that). And although there is a lot of information and studies being conducted on the causes and effects of ASD, many people are still unfamiliar with what this developmental condition is or how it affects children and adults.

Whether you’re a parent of a child living with ASD, a caregiver providing homecare services to an adult living with ASD, or you’d just like to learn more about the condition, here are some important facts about autism that you may not know:

FAQs About Autism

Autism May Be Genetic: According to Autism Speaks’ facts and figures page, if parents already have one child born with autism, there is a “2 to 18 percent chance” that their second child will also have ASD.

Autism Affects Everyone: Autism is not more prone to one ethnicity or socioeconomic group over the other. However, children (and adults) of different minority groups tend to receive a proper diagnosis at a much later age or sometimes not at all (Autism Speaks).

Biology May Increase Risk of ASD: According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, children who are born to older adults may be at a higher risk of having autism.

Autism Symptoms May Change with Age: In an article from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, symptoms related to autism can improve with age and behavioral care: “People with ASD usually continue to need services and supports as they get older, but depending on severity of the disorder, people with ASD may be able to work successfully and live independently or within a supportive environment.”

During the month of April, Best Home Care will continue to cover important topics related to spreading autism awareness! Stay connected to our blog page for more information or follow us on Facebook for homecare news, company updates, and more!

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