Autism 101
Autism is known as a complex developmental disability. Experts believe that Autism presents itself during the first three years of a person's life. The condition is the result of a neurological disorder that has an effect on normal brain function, affecting development of the person's communication and social interaction skills.
People with autism have issues with non-verbal communication, a wide range of social interactions, and activities that include an element of play and/or banter.
Autism Truth
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TREATMENT
Learn some of the causes of autism
Learn about some of the potential treatments and how you can help a child in need.
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DIET
Learn what types of food you can avoid to lessen the severity of autism.
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VACCINES
Tailoring a vaccine schedule for your child may help prevent autism.
Autism Facts
Learn the truth about autism
- 1 in 91 children are diagnosed with autism (national average)
- ASD occurs in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups
- Boys are four to five times more likely than girls to have autism
- 67 children are diagnosed per day
- A new case is diagnosed almost every 20 minutes
- More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined
- Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.
- Autism costs the nation over $35 billion per year, increasing each year
- Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases
- Approximately 1 million individuals in the US have autism
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