What is autism spectrum disorder?
Autism spectrum disorders/conditions are neural development disorders characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, restricted and repetitive behavior, with varying developmental and intellectual disabilities. These signs begin before a child is three years old.
How do members experience autism spectrum disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with autism spectrum disorder*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for autism spectrum disorder*
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Who has autism spectrum disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 280 | |
| 20s | 477 | |
| 30s | 388 | |
| 40s | 312 | |
| 50s | 230 | |
| 60s | 91 | |
| 70+ | 27 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 620 | |
| Female | 1,062 |
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