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In 1941 two different scientists independently discovered
autism. Up until that point Autism was seen as a rare disorder
thought of as the “American disease”.
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1 in 68 families deal with autism .
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In California 11 new children everyday are reported to be
diagnosed with Autism in a study done in April 2004.
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Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability. CDC
Metropolitan Atlanta Developmental Disabilities Surveillance
Program (3-10 years)
Autism: 3.4 per 1000
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Autism has a 10-17 % annual growth per year.
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Growth comparison in the 1990’s:
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US
population increase:
Disabilities increase:
Autism increase: |
13%
16%
172% |
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Autism had a $90 billion annual cost in 2003.
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The Cost of lifelong care can be reduced by 2/3 with early
diagnosis and intervention.
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The Autism Society of America (ASA) predicts that by 2013,
the annual cost will be between $200-400 billion.
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