Data Summary
Data Summary
Data presentation from Daslne – July 2015
How many children are currently on the database and where do they come from?
| District | Number |
| Gateshead | 162 |
| Newcastle | 266 |
| Northumberland | 404 |
| North Tyneside | 181 |
| Sunderland | 381 |
| South Tyneside | 164 |
| Total | 1558 |
What is the ratio of boys to girls on the database?
5:1
How old are the children on the database?
What type of schooling do the children receive?
How many children have a statement of special educational needs?
756 children (64%) have a statement of special educational needs, or (from September 2014) an Education Health and Care Plan.
What main diagnosis do the children have?
| Diagnosis | % |
| Autism | 22.5 |
| Asperger Syndrome | 17.7 |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder | 59.8 |
Do any of the children have siblings with ASD?
Yes, 135 families on the database have more than one child with ASD.
What type of problem behaviours do the children display?
The chart below shows the proportion of parents who described behaviour problems as occurring frequently, that is at least 3 times a week.
Sensory reactions and faddiness about eating are the problems that occur most frequently, affecting almost half of the children.
When do children typically get a diagnosis?
This chart shows the median (most common) age of diagnosis for the conditions of autism, asperger syndrome and autism spectrum disorder.
Median Age at Diagnosis
When do children typically get a diagnosis
The Chart below shows the median (most common) age of diagnosis for the conditions of autism, Apserger syndrome and autism spectrum disorder.
