Autism statistics
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Autism is a developmental disability that influences a person’s ability to communicate and relate to other people. It is a spectrum condition, meaning that while all people with autism will have similar problems, overall their condition will impact them in different ways. Some people may be able to lead fairly independent lives while others will require a lifetime of specialist support.
Current publications
As the final two HSC Trusts went live with Encompass on 8th May 2025, no future updates for the Quarterly Autism publication will be available until full quality assurance on the new data source has been completed. CIB are striving to ensure this is completed as timely and thoroughly as possible.
- The prevalence of autism (including Asperger’s Syndrome) in school age children in Northern Ireland 2025
- Quarterly autism statistics for NI (January - March 2025)
Previous publication
- The prevalence of autism (including Asperger’s Syndrome) in school age children in Northern Ireland 2014 to 2023
- Quarterly autism statistics for NI (October - December 2024)
Information sources
- Health and social care board quarterly autism return
- Quality report for autism prevalence publication
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