Facts and other Resources related to Autism...

Facts and Statistics

*Autism impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction, communication skills, and cognitive function. Individuals with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities (www.naa.org)

*One in every 150 children in the US has autism. It is estimated approximately 1 million in the US have this disorder

* 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 is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the U.S. today.

* Autism often strikes boys more often than girls – roughly four times more common in boys. With statistics being 1 in every 150 children, that makes it 1 in every 94 males.


* Funding for Autism compared to other childhood disorders & diseases:

*Leukemia: 1 in 25,000; Funding: $300 million
*Muscular Dystrophy: 1 in 20,000; Funding: $160 million
*Cystic Fibrosis: 1 in 5,000; Funding: $75 million
*Juvenile Diabetes: 1 in 500; Funding:$140 million
*Autism: 1 in 150; Funding: $15 million

* facts from www.tacanow.com *


Links
ageofautism.com
tacanow.com
autism-society.org
autismlink.com
nationalautismassociation.org
enzymestuff.com
williamstillman.com
drcarbone.net