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Autism more common in children in England than previously thought – study – The Guardian

Cambridge researchers found that prevalence varied by ethnicity and levels of deprivation in largest data analysis yet

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AutismCambridge researchers find prevalence varied by ethnicity and levels of deprivation in largest data analysis yet
Autism is more common among children in England than previously thought, with rates higher among Black pupils than their white peers, researchers have revealed.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects communication and behaviour and is thought to affect 1-2% of people around the world, with the condition more common among males than females. However, there has been little large-scale…

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