Autism Prevalence Rises to 1 in 31 U.S. Children, CDC Reports

Autistic Child Behavior Problems Let’s change the language first. Most of the time, what gets called “behavior problems” in autistic children… is actually nervous system overload. The problem isn’t the child. The problem is unmet needs. What it can look like: • Meltdowns • Refusing to comply • Aggression • Repeating phrases • Running away • Covering ears • Shutting down • Intense reactions to small changes From the outside, it can look defiant. Inside, it often feels overwhelming. Autistic nervo

Autism — what we know (and what we don't know yet)