Autism spectrum disorder is estimated to affect at least one in 100 people, according to the World Health Organization, although some estimates suggest it could be twice as many
Autistic people form a diverse group, and individuals may have varying characteristics, such as communication styles, interests, and abilities
Autism affects people in different ways, and it is not a single condition, but rather a spectrum.
The understanding of autism has evolved over time, with researchers and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) updating the definition and diagnostic criteria.
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About the Speaker: Hank Green from Sci Show
He’s a science communicator, video creator, and entrepreneur. In 2007, he and his brother started a video blog called Vlogbrothers that continues to this day. That year, they also created The Project for Awesome, a charity project that has raised over $10M for charities to date. In 2008, Hank launched DFTBA.com with his friend Alan Lastufka, that company now helps dozens of creators create and sell products including Nathan Zed, Kurzgesagt, and The McElroy Brothers. In 2010, Hank created VidCon, which has become the world’s largest gathering that celebrates the community, craft, and industry of online video.
VidCon was acquired by Viacom in 2018. In 2012 Hank and John launched SciShow and Crash Course and created their educational media company, Complexly, which produces content that is used in nearly every high school in America and has produced videos that have been viewed more than two billion times.
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