Yes, the numbers have risen again over the year: CDC now pegs the number of diagnosed children (ages 6-17) as 1:50 children and 1:31 boys. Last year they were reporting 1:88 and 1:54, respectively (for 8 year-olds). A diagnosis is made for some form of Autism every 11 minutes, instead of every 15 minutes.
Yes, we are making progress in understanding more about Autism -- its causes and resources for those affected by it.
Yes, there is more that needs to be done.
Yes, you can help:
Yes, you can come walk too! This will be our 4th year walking and every one has been a blast.
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