Understanding Autism in the Guyanese Population

Nov 08, 2026 Features / Columnists, News

(Kaieteur News) – There is an increase in autism diagnoses in Guyana among both children and adults. It’s not a new condition. It has always been there; however, 21st-century awareness has increased. An increase in diagnosis and identification of individuals with autism is evident. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition involving a particular pattern of differences in social communication, interaction, behaviour, interests, and sensory experience.

Criterion A has three features, and all three must be present: persistent difficulties involving social communication and interaction across different contexts.