I am hoping to help autism research in any way I can. I signed up to get a charity badge in which all donations go directly to Autism Speaks. Click on the badge above and you can help by donating too. You can also help by copying the badge (to copy badge, click on "share" tab on badge) and placing it on your site to accept donations to Autism Speaks.
- AUTISM OCCURRENCE: One in every 150 children born in the US have autism. It is estimated approximately 1 million in the US have this disorder.
NOTE: This number does NOT include: PDD, Asperger’s and other spectrum disorders. These statistics are endorsed by the CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics, and other federal organizations.
- U.S. FACTS: -A new case of autism is diagnosed nearly every 20 minutes -There are 24,000 new cases diagnosed in the U.S. per year -The economic impact of autism is more than $90 billion and expected to more than double in the next decade. -Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases. -There is no medical detection treatment, or cure for autism.
- AUTISM COMPARED TO OTHER DISABILITIES: Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the U.S. today. Autism statistics source: TalkAboutCuringAutism.org
Thank you Scott. I too think it is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed as much as possible.
Kelly,
You are really right on in highlighting Autism as it is a very real and a very difficult world that some of us parents have to navigate with the children we love.
It defies logic and can be hard on us dads too. Thanks for the heightened awareness!
Kelly,
You are really right on in highlighting Autism as it is a very real and a very difficult world that some of us parents have to navigate with the children we love.
It defies logic and can be hard on us dads too. Thanks for the heightened awareness!