Autism Speaks

Katie Shepard

“At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.”

"Mission." Autism Speaks. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <http://www.autismspeaks.org/about-us/mission>.

To spread awareness and donate to the cause for research

Problem: lack of research

Solution: Donations, walks

Future: Answers/awareness

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1. Funding for research

2. Awareness for community

3. Prevention/Treatment

Without financial backing, the organization cannot conduct research for answers

Lack of awareness leads to negative treatment of autistic people

“A new government survey of parents indicates that 1 in 50 school-age children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is significantly higher than the official government estimate of 1 in 88 American children…”

"National Survey Pegs Autism Prevalence at 1 in 50 School-age Children."Autism Speaks. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2014. <http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/national-survey-pegs-autism-prevalence-1-50-school-age-children>.

Not yet any genetic solution to the ‘autistic puzzle’

You can gain knowledge and treat autistic students more properly

Donations & contributions, events, more research

Any size contribution can help to fund ground-breaking research

Hosting/attending events sponsored by Autism Speaks will spread awareness

Attending a Walk can spread awareness and also provide donations

Go to autismspeaks.org and donate!

Sign up for an event/attend one in the area

Participate in a walk or donate at one

“Asperger’s is not a disease. It’s a way of being. There is no cure, nor is there a need for one. There is, however, a need for knowledge and adaptation on the part of Aspergian kids and their families and friends.”

Robison, John Elder. Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's. New York: Crown, 2007. Print.

Autistic students won’t be taken care of/treated correctly

We will have to stop research without answers

Community awareness about autism will increase

We can find answers and bring hope to families

“In 2013, Autism Speaks committed close to $5 million in new funding through its Science grants and fellowships programs…through its Family Services grants, Autism Speaks committed $1.2 million to local service providers in 2013. The grants will help create new and expand existing local programs to improve and enrich the lives of individuals with autism.”

"Autism Speaks Recognized as a Top Non-Profit." ProQuest Research Library. Targeted News Service, 20 Dec. 2013. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <http://search.proquest.com/docview/1469956359?accountid=136288>.

Everyone can sign up for a Walk at autismspeaks.org

Problem: Not enough awareness

Solution: Participate in Walk

Future: Community will have gained knowledge

"Mission." Autism Speaks. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <http://www.autismspeaks.org/about-us/mission>.

"National Survey Pegs Autism Prevalence at 1 in 50 School-age Children."Autism Speaks. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2014. <http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/national-survey-pegs-autism-prevalence-1-50-school-age-children>.Robison, John Elder. Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's. New York: Crown, 2007. Print.

"Autism Speaks Recognized as a Top Non-Profit." ProQuest Research Library. Targeted News Service, 20 Dec. 2013. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <http://search.proquest.com/docview/1469956359?accountid=136288>.