Along with this blog, I do write a monthly newsletter for Family and friends who aren’t into the online/social media thing. I enjoy doing both, however I tend to leave out fun facts or did you know information as the format is different and I’m still learning this whole blog thing * shrug and facepalm* But since I am unable to nap right now, I do a little more writing. It truly is a nice outlet and a way for some downtime just for myself. Again please excuse the typo’s/grammer, etc.
Autism Facts & Resources
- Autism affects an estimated 1 in 59 children in the United States today.
- Males are 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with Autism
- Early intervention affords the best opportunity for healthy development & delivers benefits across a lifespan.
- Early intervention Can improve learning , communication, social skills, as well as underlying brain development.
- Nearly two-thirds of children with Autism between ages 5 -16 are bullied.
- Autism can affect the whole body
- More than 1/2 the children with Autism have one or more chronic sleep problems
- Early intervention affords the best opportunity & deliver benefits across the lifespan.
- An estimated 1/3 of people with Autism are non-verbal
- Autism can affect the whole body
- More than half of children with Autism have 1 or more chronic sleep problems
- As many as 1/3 of the people with Autism have epilepsy ( seizure disorder)
- On average, Autism Cost an estimated $60,000 a year through childhood. Bulk of the cost in special services, and lost wages related to increased demands on 1 o both parents. Costs increase with the occurrence of intellectual disability.
- Moms of children with ASD, who tend to serve as the Childs case manager & advocate, are less likely to work outside the home. On average, they work fewer hours, earn 56% less than Moms of chidden with no health limitations & 35% less than Moms of children with other disabilities or disorders.
- Drowning is among the most leading causes of death of an individuals with Autism.
More information and more of an insight of how you can be a great support for a loved one with Autism along with his or her family! It really does take a village and lots of love.
autismspeaks.org/family-services/ tool-kits/100-day-kit.
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