1 in 166 Children in Scotland With Autism

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Study reveals true problem of autism in Scotland

CAMILLO FRACASSINI

AUTISM is more widespread in Scotland than was previously thought with at

least 11,000 children suffering from the condition, a study has revealed.

Research by the National Autistic Society has found that at least one in 121

ish children suffer from autism or a range of related conditions known

as autistic spectrum disorders.

The figure is much higher than the most recent official estimate, published

just months ago by the Public Health Institute of Scotland, which put the

rate at one in 166 Scots children - around 7,700.

http://www.news.scotsman.com/health.cfm?id=512982002