April Autism Awareness

Autism Awareness Month

April 2016

Autism in the U.S is the fastest growing developmental disability. Prevalence of autism in the U.S. children grew over 100% from 2000 to 2010.

Autism services cost U.S. citizens over $200 billion annually, over $100 billion for adults alone.

About 35% autistic young adults (19-23 year old) have not had a job or no post high school education.

About 1 in 68 people in the U.S are in the autism spectrum.

There are many more facts but you can read them yourself at:

http://www.autism-society.org/what-is/facts-and-statistics/

I really could write a lot about autism. However, you may find the Autism Society's website much more engaging then this blog.

My blogs are not really meant to provide in depth information on any one topic, but rather to make you aware of illnesses and health care topics.

Other websites you may find useful.

http://www.autism-society.org/what-is/facts-and-statistics/