How common is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

How common is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

Based on most recent CDC report, ASD is estimated to affect about 1 in 54 children, with boys being more likely to have ASD than girls. There were more than 5 million adults in the US, or 2.21% of the population, with ASD as of 2017. Government statistics suggest that the prevalence of ASD (how common it is) has risen 10% to 17% in recent years.