Facts About Autism

A new study indicates autism now affects 1 in 91 children
and 1 in 58 boys
Autism prevalence figures are growing
More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined
Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.
Autism costs the nation over $35 billion per year, a figure expected to significantly increase in the next decade
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 or cure for autism

Incidence vs. Private Funding

Leukemia: Affects 1 in 1,200
Funding: $277 million

Muscular Dystrophy: Affects 1 in 100,000
Funding: $162 million

Pediatric AIDS: Affects 1 in 300
Funding: $394 million

Juvenile Diabetes: Affects 1 in 500
Funding: $156 million

Autism: Affects 1 in 150
Funding: $79 million

Source: www.autismspeaks.com