Aware 4 Autism
Are We Awake Ready & Educated for Autism?
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One in every 150 children has autism. Learn the Signs Spread the Word
Become Aware
Did you know…
A new case is diagnosed almost every 20 minutes.
More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined.
Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the U.S.
Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases.
Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism.
There is no medical detection for autism.
Autism does not have to be devastating.
Having autism does not necessarily mean that one will have mental retardation. Autism occurs at all IQ levels, from genius levels to the severely mentally retarded.
Autism is not the end of the world,
it is a doorway to a new one.
