According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 270 people have ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).

April is now Autism Acceptance Month.
ASD is the encompassing term used to define those with varying levels of autistic characteristics.
@emi2d2 Answer to @justanothercinnamonbun talk to a psychiatrist if you think you might be neurodivergent. #actuallyautistic #autismdiagnosis #autismtiktok
♬ original sound - emily
Recent CDC data shows just how many people — especially Black and Latinx individuals — live undiagnosed with autism until much later in life.
@blackautisticking here's to more 60k my origin #DoritosDuetRoulette #Destinationdepop #60kfollowers #perfectlyautistic
♬ original sound - Tim Boykin
@oneausomemom Answer to @raquelfletcher17 I’m 31 now btw. #autismmoms #autisticmom #autisticwomen
♬ original sound - Davon aka One Ausome Mom
@eizawolfe this was the process i went through, but it may be different depending on your circumstances!! #actuallyautistic #autistic #foryou #foryoupage
♬ Morning Routine - Sunday Morning Jazz
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