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*
*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*
*Data from patients with autism spectrum disorder, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with autism spectrum disorder*
*Data from patients with autism spectrum disorder, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has autism spectrum disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 276 | |
| 20s | 517 | |
| 30s | 412 | |
| 40s | 321 | |
| 50s | 239 | |
| 60s | 96 | |
| 70+ | 29 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 635 | |
| Female | 1,111 |