Quick facts about Autism:

1 in 68 children have autism. 1 in 42 boys.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disorder that hinders a child’s development of social and communication skills.
Autism is a brain disorder that often makes it hard to communicate with and relate to others. With autism, the different areas of the brain fail to work together.
It’s the fastest growing developmental disability in the US.
Costs an average family $60,000 annually.
There is no cure for autism.
About 40% of those with autism, do not speak.
Austim varies greatly person to person. No two people with autism are alike.

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