I was feeling blue today 💙 Autism by the Numbers: 1 in 59 the number of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in 2018. 1 in 34 – the number of boys diagnosed with ASD in 2016 according to data collected by the CDC. 1 in 145 – the number of girls diagnosed with ASD in 2016 according to data collected by the CDC. 4 – the age after which most children are diagnosed with ASD. 31% – the percentage of children with an intellectual disability due to ASD. 2-18% – the percentage of chances of parents having a second child with ASD after the first one. 36-95% – the percentage of chances that if one child has autism in a pair of twins, the other will be affected as well. ½ – of the total number of children with autism typically wander or ‘bolt’ from a safe setting if something catches their interest. 28% – the percentage of children with ASD who have self-harm behavior. ⅔ – of the total number of children with autism face severe bullying. LTKworkwear LTKMothersDay