About Autism
What is Autism?
Autism is a lifelong condition which isolates the child or adult from the world as we know it. It affects the ability to communicate, form relationships and understand everyday activities. More
What is Asperger Syndrome?
People with Asperger Syndrome show the same characteristics of autism but are of average or above average intelligence and often have good communication skills. More
Figures for Scotland
Around 1 in 110 people have autism - which equates to 45,000 people in Scotland. Details of prevalence area by area and projections for the future are shown here - Figures for Scotland until 2014.
Notes:
Mid-2004 Population Estimates Scotland, Registrar General for Scotland, 2005.
2009 & 2014 Population Projections Scotland, Registrar General for Scotland, 2005.
Cross Party Group on ASD, Scottish Parliament, July 2005
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