What is Autism?
Autism spectrum disorders 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.
What is it like to have Autism?
| Common Symptoms | Patients' Latest Severity | My Current Severity |
|---|---|---|
|
||
| Impaired communication skills | None Mild Moderate Severe | |
| Lack of social skills | None Mild Moderate Severe | |
| Repetitive behavior | None Mild Moderate Severe |
What do patients take to treat Autism and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Occupational therapy
(Sensory Integration Therapy, Outpatient Occupational Therapy, Home occupational therapy)
|
7 |
These charts show data from Autism patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Autism at PatientsLikeMe?
- 618 patients have this condition
- 6 New patients joined this month
- 442 say Autism is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 56% | Females |
|---|---|
| 44% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 175 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 12 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 7 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 1 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 264 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 46 |
These charts show data from Autism patients who have completed their condition history