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Autism spectrum disorder appears to affect about 60 children/10,000 under the age of 8 years. Recent studies show that a valid clinical diagnosis can be made at 2–3 years. The UK National Autism Plan for Children provides guidelines for best practice in screening, investigation, early diagnosis and intervention in pre-school and primary school-aged children. In a survey conducted by the UK National Autistic Society in 2001, it was found that, despite the right to have their needs assessed by their local authorities, only 38% of adults with autism or Asperger's syndrome has had a community care assessment. The same survey showed that, at the time of transition from adolescence to adulthood, only 53% families had a transition plan in place. Only 2% of adults at the lower end of the autism spectrum and only 12% of higher-functioning adults were in full-time paid employment. Co-morbid mental health problems are common; prevalences of 10–40% have been documented.
Author(s): Le Couteur A; Haq I
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Medicine
Year: 2004
Volume: 32
Issue: 8
Pages: 61-63
ISSN (print): 0304-5412
ISSN (electronic): 1578-8822
Publisher: Elsevier Doyma
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1383/medc.32.8.61.43165
DOI: 10.1383/medc.32.8.61.43165
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