Table 2.

Age group distribution and gender of 2016 referrals

Age group distribution of referrals
Age group (years)	A	B	C	D	Total number	Total percentage
0–4	84	14	29	31	158	22.2
4–8	114	29	29	62	234	32.9
8–12	67	20	30	60	177	24.9
12–16	33	15	19	45	112	15.8
16–20	5	8	5	12	30	4.2
Grand total	303	86	112	210	711	100

Gender of referrals
Gender	A	B	C	D	Total number	Assessments completed	ASD diagnosis
Female	73			5	78	41	34
Male	210			1	211	85	70
Missing data	20	86	112	204	422	133	118
Grand total	303	86	112	210	711	259	222