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*
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Social anxiety
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Stress
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Trouble with eye contact
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Nothing reported yet
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Hyperfocusing
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Nothing reported yet
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Fidgeting
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Nothing reported yet
*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*
Who has autism spectrum disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 263 | |
| 20s | 419 | |
| 30s | 345 | |
| 40s | 283 | |
| 50s | 217 | |
| 60s | 79 | |
| 70+ | 24 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 593 | |
| Female | 952 |