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Here are some Autism Statistics to be aware of :
Autism is diagnosed in 1 in 150 children and 1 in 94 boys(1)
1 to 1.5 million Americans have Autism(2)
Autism is America's fastest-growing developmental disability with 10 - 17 % annual growth
Growth comparison during the 1990s(3):
U.S. population increase: 13%
Disabilities increase: 16%
Autism increase: 172%
Autism has a price tag of about $90 billion annually with 90% of all costs in adult services(4)
Cost of lifelong care can be reduced by 2/3 with early diagnosis and intervention(4)
If you are wondering what you can do to get involved and stay informed, then participate in one of the events listed in the link below. Each of these events donates money to organizations that support families by providing resources and funding research.
1. Based on prevalence statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2007).
2. Based on the autism prevalence rate of 2 to 6 per 1,000 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2001) and 2000 U.S. Census figure of 280 million Americans.
3. U.S. Department of Education's "Twenty-First Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act" (1999). 4. Jarbrink K, Knapp M, 2001, London School of Economics study: "The economic impact on autism in Britain," 5 (1): 7-22.
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