References
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Rates of Autistic Spectrum Disorders: 1 in 100 children
The National Autism Society
Professor Baron-Cohen at Cambridge University suggests it might be even higher.
The Centre for Disease Control in the USA estimates the rate there to be at least 1 in 150 children.
Baird G. et al (2006) Prevelance of disorders of the autistic spectrum in a population cohort of children in South Thames: the Special needs and Autism Project (SNAP). The Lancet, 368 (9531) pp 210-215.
Green H. et al (2005) Mental health of children and young people in Great Britain. 2004 Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
The Cost of Autism: Annual cost to the UK almost £28 Billion.
Professor Martin Knapp, London School of Economics
Knapp M, Romeo R, Beecham J (2007) Economic Consequences of Autism in the UK, Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, London. ISBN 978-1-906162-05-4
Economic Cost of Autism in the UK (pdf 30 pages)
