About Autism Speaks:
About Autism Speaks Founded Feb. 2005 by Bob and Suzane Wright Is now the largest autism science and advocacy organization Funds research Dedicated To : Cure Treatment Causes Prevention Increasing Awareness
The Spectrum:
The Spectrum Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) . Many parents and professionals refer to this group as Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Did You Know?:
Did You Know? Affects 1 in 110 Children Boys 4X more likely, 1 in 70 Autism is the fastest growing serious developmental disability in the U.S. Receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases There is no medical detection or cure for autism
Autism Growth:
Autism Growth P revalence rate of autism is increasing 10-17 percent annually New case every 15 minutes
Signs of Autism:
Signs of Autism Social Skills Poor eye contact Fails to respond to name Resists holding Prefers playing alone Language Starts talking later than age 2 Can’t start a conversation or keep one going Repeats words or phrases Behavior Performs repetitive movements Develops specific routines or rituals Moves constantly May be unusually sensitive to light May seem oblivious to pain
Autisms Effects:
Autisms Effects Communication Social Interaction Sensory Impairment Play Behaviors Family
How To Help:
How To Help Donate directly to www.autismspeaks.org Donate your time Fundraising webpage honoring loved one Fundraising events
Sources:
Sources One personal photo is included All other pictures and info are from www.autismspeaks.org All audio was recorded personally from “Audacity”