APRIL autism awareness month    

Since 2000 the CDC has reported a 241% increase in the prevalence of Autism. ASD has been increasing from 1 in of 169 children in 2008... to 1 in every 36 U.S. eight-year-olds today.  It's critical to distinguish funding for research and diagnostics is not funding services and supports that help relieve suffering and improve outcomes. It's also important to note the difference between being eligible for services and getting them. Right now increasing numbers families have a diagnosis making them eligible for services, only to be placed on wait lists that can be years long.

DID YOU KNOW...

+ Depression affects an estimated 7% of children and 26% of adults with autism.

+ Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects 30% to 61% of ASD kids.

+ More than half of children with autism have one or more chronic sleep problems.

+ Anxiety disorders affects 11% to 40% of children and teens on the autism spectrum.

 

Easterseals | What Is Autism?

Centers for Disease Control - Autism Data

NIMH » Autism Spectrum Disorder

New Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) reports | NCBDDD | CDC

 

 

AUTISM awareness & inclusion 

During the booming pre-pandemic economy 90% of people with autism were unemployed or under-employed. The biggest autism costs in the U.S. are from $175 to $196 billion a year for adult services, compared to $61 to $66 billion a year for children. A balanced approach requires education and skill development, with job and small business opportunities. It takes both dectection and intervention to increase postive outcomes.

DID YOU KNOW...

+ Over 50% of adults with Autism will continue to live with their parents or family. 

+ Nearly 2/3 of children with autism between the ages of 6 and 15 have been bullied.

+ Up to 40% of teens with autism spend little or no time with friends.

 

NIMH » Autism Spectrum Disorder (nih.gov)

CDC Report Autism in Teens & Adults

Spectrum News - Hidden Danger Suicide & Autism

 

 

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