Impact Partner Program Proposal 2025

Most diagnoses occur before age but many adults are diagnosed later in life. 14

1 in 100

1

In Australia

It is estimated that people in Australia have Autism.

of autistic individuals need help with at least one daily activity. 84%

In WA

WA children are diagnosed with autism by age 6. 1 in 200

290,900

2

In 2022 there were Australians with Autism, a 41.8% increase from the 205,200 in 2018.

2.5

Autism is common in males than in females. 3.5 3

Aboriginal children are times more likely to be diagnosed with autism or intellectual disability than non Aboriginal children.

times more

MALES FEMALES

1 Autism Association WA – What is Autism 2 ABS SDAC 2022 – Autism in Australia 3 ABS SDAC 2018 – Autism in Australia.