Black and Chinese pupils are more likely to be autistic, UK study finds

Almost 2% of Brits are autistic: Study finds rate of spectrum disorder is ‘much higher’ than thought – with black and Chinese children up to 40% more likely to have the condition Socially disadvantaged British children of ethnic minorities are more likely to experience autism, a new study reveals.

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