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- Founders: Suzanne and Bob Wright
- Funds the Autism Tissue Program, Autism Genetic Resource Exchange
- 1 of 5 children have pervasive developmental disorders
- 1.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with autismAutism Today: What is Autism?
- Usually symptoms appear before age 3
- 1 out of every 150 children affectedAutism Today: What is Autism?
- Asperger syndrome has similar symptoms as autism
- Lifetime cost of caring for child with autism: $3-5 millionAutism Today: What is Autism?
- Cost to the U.S. annually: $90 billionAutism Today: What is Autism?
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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.
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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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Autism Speaks Questions
Why has this video "I Am Autism" just posted two days ago, generated so many comments? I don't quite understand? 1 AnswerI don't know what comments were made so I will just give you mine. I watched the video and at first I felt threatened then angry for feeling that way. then wh... read more
How many languages do you speak? 25 AnswersI speak 2, English and Spanish. I learned Spanish using Rosetta Stone, which is great but you need a lot of discipline to finish it. read more
Autism rate increased to 1 in 91 children. 1 out of every 58 boys will be affected. Do you believe this? 5 AnswersThe definition of autism is fuzzy, and more children are being fitted into that definition today. There's a strong hypothesis that there are not more autistic ... read more
December 23rd ALL DAY is Autism Health Care Twitter Day. How should I promote it (I have no money)? 9 AnswersWell, it looks like you're doing a good job promoting it here! I did not know about it and now I do! I'm happy to participate and appreciate your letting me k... read more
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