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• Autism Speaks is advocacy group that educates the public about autism. Autism Speaks has merge with both the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) and Cure Autism Now in 2006. April 2, 2009 marks the second annual Autism Awareness Day as designated by the United Nations.

• Fast Facts

  1. Founders: Suzanne and Bob Wright
  2. Funds the Autism Tissue Program, Autism Genetic Resource Exchange
  3. 1 of 5 children have pervasive developmental disorders
  4. 1.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with autismAutism Today: What is Autism?
  5. Usually symptoms appear before age 3
  6. 1 out of every 150 children affectedAutism Today: What is Autism?
  7. Asperger syndrome has similar symptoms as autism
  8. Lifetime cost of caring for child with autism: $3-5 millionAutism Today: What is Autism?
  9. Cost to the U.S. annually: $90 billionAutism Today: What is Autism?

• Autism

  Autism is a brain development disorder that impairs a person's social skills and ability to communicate. The cause of autism is unknown. Three studies, however, have now shown that premature birth may increase the risk of autism and related disorders.WebMD: Study Suggests Preemie, Autism Link (January 29, 2009)

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