Autism

Autism and autism spectrum disorders are chronic neurodevelopmental disorders. They encompass a wide range of clinical presentations and levels of disability.

Our Mission

  • Estimate the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in France

  • Monitoring its evolution over time

  • Contributing to the dissemination of information to the general public and healthcare professionals

In brief

Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on autism here

2017

120,000 people with autism spectrum disorder in France

74

cases per 10,000 children

3,7

twice as common among 7-year-old boys as among 7-year-old girls