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The prevalence of autism among children with albinism.

Stav GunzIrit Rozen-KnisbacherAnat BlumenfeldKaren HendlerClaudia Yahalom
Published in: European journal of ophthalmology (2023)
The prevalence of ASD in patients with albinism was 1 in 28, while in children with visual impairment from other causes was 1 in 102. We aim to raise awareness of the higher prevalence of autism in children diagnosed with albinism in order to reach earlier diagnosis and support.
Keyphrases
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • young adults
  • risk factors
  • intellectual disability
  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder