PLEASE READ: April is Autism Awareness month
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PLEASE READ: April is Autism Awareness month
Please take a moment to ask our representatives to increase funding for autism research and services. Thank You!
Quick Facts About Autism
Autism occurs in 1 in every 166 births and in a rate of 5 boys to every girl. Autism currently affects over 400,000 people in the U.S.
Autism is the third most common developmental disability following mental retardation and cerebral palsy.
Autism is more common than multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis or childhood cancer.
Autism receives as little as 5% of the research funding as other less common diseases.
The annual per-person allocation for persons with autism is approximately $35. In contrast, multiple sclerosis receives roughly $158, diabetes $424, breast cancer $600, and AIDS $1,000. Currently there is no medical detection, treatment or cure for autism.
Information provided by the CAN Foundation (Cure Autism Now)
Predrafted letter to our state legislatures -- PLEASE SIGN
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