Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the world TODAY, increasing at a rate of 10-17 PERCENT. In fact, 12-17 million Americans have a family member with autism.

More stats, FYI:

The autism community is large, and growing...

• Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the world today, increasing at a rate of 10-17 percent.
• Between one in every 150 to one in every 500 children is diagnosed with ASD.
• More than 1.5 million Americans have autism.
• Twelve to 17 million Americans have a family member with autism.
• It is four times more prevalent in males than in females.
• Autism knows no racial, ethnic or social boundaries.

A growth comparison during the 1990s:

• US population increase: 13%
• Disabilities increase: 28.4%
• Autism increase: 1,354%

Families living with autism experience greater stress than those living with any other disability.

The lack of “social reciprocity” is a significant contributor to families’ INCREASED stress levels.

Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the world today, increasing at a rate of 10-17 percent. In fact, 12-17 million Americans have a family member with autism.

More stats, FYI:

The autism community is large, and growing...

A growth comparison during the 1990s:

Families living with autism experience greater stress than those living with any other disability.

The lack of “social reciprocity” is a significant contributor to families’ increased stress levels.