Information on Autism

Autism, a neurological variation that affects 1 in 44 children (Maenner et al., 2018), is classified as a developmental disability. Defining characteristics of Autism generally appear in children before the age of 3. People with autism may have repetitive behaviors and difficulty with social interaction and verbal/nonverbal communication. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends autism-specific screening during 18-month and 24-month routine visits (Pediatrics, 2007).

Click the links below for more information about people with Autism and the Autism Community:

• Autism Navigator
• Autism Society of America
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Autism Information Center
• Autistic Self Advocacy Network
• Autism Empowerment
• Autism Society of Oregon
• Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism