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Facts and Statistics

Autism Information

 

ASD affects more males than females and it is estimated that one person in every hundred has an ASD.

ASD can be diagnosed by the age of the three, although some children are diagnosed earlier and some people may not receive diagnosis until their adult life. There is no known cure, but with appropriate education and support people with ASD can be helped to live their lives with as much dignity and independence as possible.

 
 
All pupils with ASD - By Education and Library Board - Gender breakdown 2008/09
 

 

 

BELB

WELB

NEELB

SEELB

SELB

Totals

Primary schools

Males

12,485

15,196

18,914

17,761

19,787

84,143

164,811

Females

12,135

14,481

18,287

17,097

18,668

80,668

Post primary schools

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

147,986

Males

13,895

13,121

16,270

13,178

16,507

72,971

Females

16,070

13,478

16,258

12,553

16,656

75,015

Special schools

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,598

Males

916

493

667

825

265

3,166

Females

364

225

329

356

158

1,432

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

55,865

56,994

70,725

61,770

72,041

317,395

 

 
Source: NI school census.

Note:

  1. Autistic Spectrum Disorder includes autism or Aspergers syndrome.
  2. Figures for primary schools include children in nursery, reception and year 1 - 7 classes.
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