AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

April is Autism Awareness month which is so exciting to make more and more people aware of autism. There are so many people who are blind to what autism even is, but that’s why I am here!

Ten Facts You May Not Know About Autism

1. Autism now affects 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys
2. Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.
3. Autism costs a family $60,000 a year on average
4. There is no medical detection or cure for autism
5. Autism is a hidden disability - you can't always tell if someone has it
6. While autism is incurable, the right support at the right time can make an enormous difference to people's lives
7. Autism is the most underfunded developmental disorder
8. Autism impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction, communication skills, and cognitive function. Individuals with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities
9. Autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability that generally appears before the age of 3
10. It is widely speculated that Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Andy Warhol, and even Bill Gates are on the autism spectrum

To learn more about autism please visit www.autismspeaks.org  www.autism.org