How many Amish people have been diagnosed as autistic?
The exact number of Amish people with autism is not definitively known due to limited research and potential underdiagnosis. However, studies provide estimates based on specific communities. A 2008-2009 study screening 1,899 Amish children in Ohio and Indiana found that 7 children were confirmed to have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using standard diagnostic tools. This corresponds to a preliminary prevalence rate of approximately 1 in 271 children. Other estimates suggest a much lower rate of about 1 in 15,000 in some Ohio Amish communities, though this figure may be influenced by underdiagnosis due to limited healthcare access and cultural differences in reporting. Research indicates that autism does exist within Amish communities, but its prevalence appears lower than in the general U.S. population, which is estimated at 1 in 166 children. The reasons for this difference are not fully understood and may involve genetic factors, cultural norms, and differences in diagnostic practices.
Wirral In It Together Comment: “I would strongly suggest the reason for 1 in 15,000 people being diagnosed as autistic in some Amish communities is that they don’t get vaccinated.”
How many US people not including the Amish have been diagnosed as autistic?
Based on the most recent data cited in the provided context, the estimated prevalence of autism in the general U.S. population is approximately 1 in 166 children. This figure is consistent with data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Therefore, for every 166 children in the U.S. who are not part of the Amish community, one is estimated to be autistic.
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