Autism
occurs in 1 in every 500 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
. In contrast, multiple sclerosis receives roughly 8,
diabetes 4, breast cancer 0, and AIDS ,000. Currently
there is no medical detection, treatment or cure for autism.
Information provided by the CAN
Foundation (Cure Autism Now)
Additional
Facts
Many
kids are making enormous strides and a significant number are
now indistinguishable from their peers.
Behavioral
therapies, diet, vitamin and mineral supplementation, and medical
interventions are some of the treatments effectively being used.
Most
of the above interventions are considered experimental and are
not supported by the medical community.
Autism
is a condition whose treatments are specifically excluded by some
insurance companies.