Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States. A child is diagnosed with autism every 21 minutes. That's why we say that if you don't know someone with autism, you will soon.
Autism is a disorder of brain function affecting approximately 1 in 150 children (1 in 94 boys) born today, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. Based on statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and other governmental agencies, autism is growing at a startling rate of 10-17 percent per year. At this rate, it is estimated that the prevalence of autism could reach 4 million Americans in the next decade.
Visit www.cureautismnow.org for more information on research, funding, legislation, and FAQs related to autism. There are many other online resources available to help families in combatting autism.
