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FACT 16: Social justice often fails individuals with ASD
FACT 15: Supports for young adults and adults with ASD are far behind those that have targeted early childhood services
FACT 14: Individuals with ASD are at higher risk for sexual abuse
FACT 13: Students with ASD are 2 times more likely to be suspended or expelled than peers.
FACT 12: Approximately 20 percent of individuals with ASD will interact with and be questioned by police with at least 5 percent being arrested by 21-years of age
FACT 11: Individuals with ASD have many strengths
FACT 10: Individuals with ASD are often subjects to bullying at every stage of life
FACT 9: Individuals with ASD are interested in working but continue to have decreased chances at getting a job or living independently
FACT 8: Almost 10% of students with ASD do not graduate high school
FACT 7: Medical and mental health conditions often co-occur with ASD
FACT 6: Individuals with ASD often do not receive comprehensive evaluations in a timely manner
Fact 5: Males are more frequently diagnosed with ASD than females
Fact 3: Up to 96% of individuals with ASD have sensory processing differences.
FACT 4: ASD is a very common disorder
Fact 2: Behavior serves as a means to communicate
Fact 1: ASD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability
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