ASD Statistics/Facts

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*1 in 44 (or 2.3%) of children in the US are identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using estimates from CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network 

*Approximately 50% of individuals with autism, under the age of 25, have never worked in a paid job, despite having the skills and expertise required by the job.

*Up to 70% of adults with autism, in the USA, and 85-90% worldwide are struggling with unemployment or underemployment. According to these statistics, it is possible to say that two-thirds of adults with autism do not participate in working life. In general, individuals with autism have a higher unemployment and underemployment rate than other individuals with disabilities. This leads to increased isolation, depression, and self-harm. 

*Both high and low functioning people may have very poor short-term working memory, but they often have a better long-term memory than most neurotypical people. 

*Individuals with autism often have low muscle tone, sensory issues, and suffer from physical and emotional/mental fatigue, which requires more frequent breaks and/or shorter workdays/weeks.