Autism spectrum disorders

Projected need and demand

Research suggests that autism spectrum disorders will continue to rise in the coming years with a combination of increased awareness and improved diagnosis.

North Tyneside autism spectrum disorders projections (18-64)

Autistic spectrum disorders - all people 2023 2025 2030 2035 2040
People aged 18-24 predicted to have autistic spectrum disorders 131 135 149 151 143
People aged 25-34 predicted to have autistic spectrum disorders 250 246 232 239 255
People aged 35-44  predicted to have autistic spectrum disorders 284 284 294 291 275
People aged 45-54 predicted to have autistic spectrum disorders 268 269 274 288 301
People aged 55-64 predicted to have autistic spectrum disorders 288 290 274 264 266
Total population aged 18-64 predicted to have autistic spectrum disorders 1,221 1,224 1,226 1,233 1,241
Autistic spectrum disorders - all people 2023 2025 2030 2035 2040
People aged 65-74 predicted to have autistic spectrum disorders 231 235 260 270 260
People aged 75 and over predicted to have autistic spectrum disorders 185 195 221 246 278
Total population aged 65 and over predicted to have autistic spectrum disorders 415 430 480 515 538

Bar chart showing the predicted number of males with autism spectrum disorders in North Tyneside for the years 2025, 2030, 2035, and 2040. The chart includes two categories: total males aged 18-64 and total males aged 65+. The values increase over time for both age groups.

Bar chart showing the predicted number of females with autism spectrum disorders in North Tyneside for the years 2025, 2030, 2035, and 2040. The chart includes two categories: females aged 18-64 and females aged 65+. The number of younger females is higher than older females in each year. Figures decreased for 18-64 however increased for 65+

The project rise is more noticeable in the male population which reflects the greater number of diagnosis.