• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior.
• Approximately 1 in 31 (3.2%) children were identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among a 2022 sample of eight-year-olds from 16 U.S. communities in the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network.
• ASD is over three times more common among boys than among girls.
• More than 5.4 million adults in the U.S. live with autism.
• Adults with autism face significant employment barriers, with estimates showing 40–85% unemployment or underemployment.
• Autistic adults are often underemployed. Not developing new skills because they need additional training and patience from employers.
• Among young adults with autism in their early twenties, only 58% have ever held a paying job after high school.
• Those who are employed are more likely to work part-time, in low-wage roles — with average earnings around $9 per hour.

Source: Autism Society, CDC