Prevalence of autism among school children in selected schools at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

Background: Autism is a genetic disorder of neuronal organization occurring mode frequently in boys than girls chromosomal abnormalities are present in 5% - 6% of children with autism that is they develop language slowly or not at all. Autism is a severe development disorder with neurologic perceptual, psychologic and behavioral dysfunction in the child under 30 months of age. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of autism among school children in selected schools.Objectives: To determine the prevalence of autism among school children in selected schools at Nellore. 2. To find the association between prevalence of autism among school children with their socio demographic variables.Methodology: 100 school children aged 5-15 years and studying in Govt. School were selected by using Non-probability convenience sampling technique method.Results: Regarding the prevalence rate of autism among school children, 98 (98%) of them had no autism and only 2(2%) of children had symptoms of autism.