Autism Awareness[1]

8/6/2019 Autism Awareness[1]

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AUTISM AWARENESSAUTISM AWARENESS

DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW?


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QUICK FACTS ABOUT AUTISMQUICK FACTS ABOUT AUTISM

1 in 250 births

1 to 1.5 million Americans

Fastest-growing developmental

disability

10 - 17 % annual growth

1 in 250 births

1 to 1.5 million Americans

Fastest-growing developmental

disability

10 - 17 % annual growth


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QUICK FACTSQUICK FACTS

Growth comparison during the1990s

U.S. population increase: 13%

Disabilities increase: 16%

Autism increase: 172%

Growth comparison during the1990s

U.S. population increase: 13%

Disabilities increase: 16%

Autism increase: 172%


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QUICK FACTSQUICK FACTS

$90 billion annual cost

90% of costs are in adult services

Cost of lifelong care can be reduced by2/3 with early diagnosis and

intervention

In 10 years, the annual cost will be$200-400 billion

$90 billion annual cost

90% of costs are in adult services

Cost of lifelong care can be reduced by2/3 with early diagnosis and

intervention

In 10 years, the annual cost will be$200-400 billion


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What is Autism?What is Autism?

Autism is a complex, life-long biologicaldisorder of development that results in social

interaction problems, communicationdifficulties, and restrictive or repetitiveinterests and behaviors.

The prevalence of autism estimates run fromapproximately one-in-500 children, to one-in-1000 children, who might be affected bysome form of the disorder.

Autism is a complex, life-long biologicaldisorder of development that results in social

interaction problems, communicationdifficulties, and restrictive or repetitiveinterests and behaviors.

The prevalence of autism estimates run fromapproximately one-in-500 children, to one-in-1000 children, who might be affected bysome form of the disorder.


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Autism can be reliably diagnosed by or before agethree.

Parents and expert clinicians can usually detectsymptoms during infancy, although a formaldiagnosis is generally not made until the child fails todevelop functional language by age two.

Approximately 20 percent of children with autismreportedly experience a "regression"; that is, theyhave apparently normal development followed by aloss of communication and social skills.

Autism can be reliably diagnosed by or before agethree.

Parents and expert clinicians can usually detectsymptoms during infancy, although a formaldiagnosis is generally not made until the child fails todevelop functional language by age two.

Approximately 20 percent of children with autismreportedly experience a "regression"; that is, theyhave apparently normal development followed by aloss of communication and social skills.


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Boys are three-to-four times more likelyto be affected by autism than girls.

Autism occurs in all racial, ethnic, and

social groups.

Boys are three-to-four times more likelyto be affected by autism than girls.

Autism occurs in all racial, ethnic, and

social groups.


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Although there is currently no known cure forautism, autism is treatable.

Persons with autism can make progress if

they receive appropriate, individualintervention. Pre-school children who receive intensive,

individualized, behavioral interventions showremarkable progress.

In addition, limited pharmacologicalinterventions are available to treat specificsymptoms of autism.

Although there is currently no known cure forautism, autism is treatable.

Persons with autism can make progress if

they receive appropriate, individualintervention. Pre-school children who receive intensive,

individualized, behavioral interventions showremarkable progress.

In addition, limited pharmacologicalinterventions are available to treat specificsymptoms of autism.


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What Causes Autism?What Causes Autism?

In the majority ofcases, no specificunderlying cause can

be identified.

However, a variety offactors are being

investigated: infectious, metabolic,

genetic, andenvironmental factors.

In the majority ofcases, no specificunderlying cause can

be identified.

However, a variety offactors are being

investigated: infectious, metabolic,

genetic, andenvironmental factors.


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A working group convened by the NIH(National Institute of Health) in 1995

reached a consensus that autismprobably results from a geneticsusceptibility that involves multiplegenes.

A working group convened by the NIH(National Institute of Health) in 1995

reached a consensus that autismprobably results from a geneticsusceptibility that involves multiplegenes.


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To date, genetic causes for one disorder commonlyaccompanied by autism and one autism-spectrum disorderhave been identified, Fragile X and Rett syndrome, respectivelyand genetic "hotspots" for more classic autism have beenindicated.

Fragile X is the most common, genetically inherited form ofmental retardation currently known and produces many of thesame behaviors and symptoms as autism.

Rett syndrome, which affects only girls, is a progressive braindisease that produces a loss of language/social skills that issimilar to autism and is classified as an autism spectrumdisorder.

To date, genetic causes for one disorder commonlyaccompanied by autism and one autism-spectrum disorderhave been identified, Fragile X and Rett syndrome, respectivelyand genetic "hotspots" for more classic autism have beenindicated.

Fragile X is the most common, genetically inherited form ofmental retardation currently known and produces many of thesame behaviors and symptoms as autism.

Rett syndrome, which affects only girls, is a progressive braindisease that produces a loss of language/social skills that issimilar to autism and is classified as an autism spectrumdisorder.


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NIH research on possible genetic,infectious, immunological, and

environmental causes and mechanismsof autism is underway.

NIH research on possible genetic,infectious, immunological, and

environmental causes and mechanismsof autism is underway.


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What can you do to help??What can you do to help??

Spread the word, the firststep is awareness.

April is National Autism

Awareness Month

The Autism Society ofAmerica (ASA) can getyou started!

Spread the word, the firststep is awareness.

April is National Autism

Awareness Month

The Autism Society ofAmerica (ASA) can getyou started!

http://www.autism-

society.org


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GET INVOLVEDGET INVOLVED

Autism is puzzlingdoctors and scientistseverywhere.

But by making morepeople aware moreresources can beorganized towards thegoal

ASA offersWRISTBANDS, BUMPERSTICKERS, and all sortsof merchandise.

Profits go to researchfor Autism!

Autism is puzzlingdoctors and scientistseverywhere.

But by making morepeople aware moreresources can beorganized towards thegoal

ASA offersWRISTBANDS, BUMPERSTICKERS, and all sortsof merchandise.

Profits go to researchfor Autism!


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Submitted by Tyrone Ward,Resident Assistant,

Philadelphia University

Submitted by Tyrone Ward,Resident Assistant,

Philadelphia University

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