About Autism
Facts:
- Every 20 minutes, a child is diagnosed with autism.
- Five years ago, 1 in 2,500 people were diagnosed with autism, today, that number is 1 in 150, 1 in 94 boys.
- Autism is the second most prevalent developmental disability in the world today.
- Autism receives less federal funding than any other disorder that affects children.
Early Signs of Autism:
- Loss or lack of speech by 18 months of age.
- Little or no eye contact.
- Loss or lack of gestures, such as pointing or waving.
- Repetitive speech or actions.
- Unusual reactions to the way things look, feel, smell, taste or sound.