The Importance of Education for Autistic Kids

There's significant evidence that many autistic kids can be reliably diagnosed by the age of 24 months. Many people not diagnosed with autism until adulthood. Waiting times for diagnosis can range from one week through to two years. Autistic students are four times more likely to be bullied than other students. 44% of autistic children need more support or assistance at school than they are receiving. Only 50 percent of respondents had been able to find a job in 2016.