April 2 is marked as World Autism Awareness Day. Autism is not a disease, it is a neurological disorder wherein the affected child perceives things differently than the way we do. It impairs cognitive development, communication, and social skills in a child. 

Symptoms to Detect Autism in Children

Here's how to detect autism in a child - know the symptoms here! 

Must-Know Facts About Autism

• 1 in 68 children is diagnosed with autism.

• Around 2 million children are affected by autism in India.

• Autism can be detected as early as 18 months of age.

• Boys are more commonly affected by Autism than girls. The male-to-female ratio is approximately 3:1.

• Early diagnosis and early intervention can help the child to cope with autism and lead a functional, independent and meaningful life as an adult.

• Autism has a wide range of symptoms and hence is termed as ASD (autism spectrum disorder).