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  2. Global perceptions of autism - Wikipedia

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    Autism was not recognized until the 1980s in China. The estimated prevalence of autism is 11.8 per 10,000 people while the estimated prevalence of autism spectrum conditions is 26.6 per 10,000 people. In Japan, recent estimates of autism spectrum are as high as 13 per 10,000 people. This suggests that autism is more common in Asia than ...

  3. Discrimination against autistic people - Wikipedia

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    It is noted that in many countries autism is not a disability protected by anti-discrimination employment laws, and this is due to many corporations lobbying against it. [6] Autistic adults are also more likely to face healthcare disparities, such as being unvaccinated against common diseases like tetanus and being more likely to use emergency ...

  4. Epidemiology of autism - Wikipedia

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    Most recent reviews tend to estimate a prevalence of 1–2 per 1,000 for autism and close to 27.6 per 1,000 for ASD [25]; PDD-NOS is the vast majority of ASD, Asperger syndrome is about 0.3 per 1,000 and the atypical forms childhood disintegrative disorder and Rett syndrome are much rarer.

  5. Autism-friendly - Wikipedia

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    https://autismfriendlycharter.org.au/ The Autism Friendly Charter is a free online learning platform and inclusive business directory that was developed in partnership with individuals on the autism spectrum and their families to assist businesses, organisations and venues to build understanding, awareness, inclusivity and capacity of the ...

  6. Local businesses, charities ramp up autism-welcoming efforts ...

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    Autism is diagnosed in about 1 in 36 children, and in an estimated 2.2% of adults nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which defines autism as a ...

  7. 'She felt safe': How autism-certified travel options can be ...

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    The Autism Concierge is currently available at some of Karisma’s most popular resorts, including: Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya. Margaritaville Beach Resort Riviera Cancún.

  8. Employment of autistic people - Wikipedia

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    Autism Friendly sticker, indicating places accessible to people with autism. Employers rarely take measures to adapt workstations. [ 209 ] Specific adaptations for autistic people are often refused, [ 111 ] such as an individual desk rather than an open-plan layout , keeping office doors closed, or moving away from an elevator , on the grounds ...

  9. LEGOLAND parks are becoming more autism-friendly. Here's how ...

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    All three US LEGOLAND resorts will be Certified Autism Centers, joining a growing list of theme parks trying to be more accessible to all families. LEGOLAND parks are becoming more autism-friendly ...