Could My Child Have

Autism?

Developed by the Central MissouriRapid Response Collaborative

The Rapid Response Collaborative is a cooperative

effort among state and local agencies to improve care

for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and

their families.

For additional autism resources visit:

http://dmh.mo.gov/dd/manuals/index.htm

Revised 05/01/2014

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Facts• ASD is the fastest growing disability

• 1 child in 68 has ASD

• 4 of 5 people diagnosed with ASD are boys

• There are no racial, ethnic, or social boundaries

• Symptoms of ASD are treatable

• ASD affects the way in which people

understand and react to the world around them

• ASD can be diagnosed before age 3

• ASD is not always associated with a lower IQ

• It is not your fault and you are not alone

Early Intervention HelpsThere are no cures today for Autism Spectrum

Disorder, but early diagnosis and interventions

are a child’s best hope for reaching his or her

full potential.