April is Autism Awareness Month!!!
Prevalence is estimated at 1 in 88 births (1).
1 to 1.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder (2).
Let’s all hope researchers find the causes of Autism so they can then start working on a cure!! Please be mindful of those individuals with Autism and the families that are affected by Autism. It can not be easy and our hearts go out to you!
1. “Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 14 Sites, United States, 2008.” Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Morbitity and Mortality Weekly Report, 30 March 2012.
2. Based on the autism prevalence rate of 1 in 110 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009) and 2000 U.S. Census figure of 280 million Americans.)
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