Last day of Autism Awareness Month
So are you aware? We have had a whole 30 days to acknowledge that Autism exists...and I sure hope people have realized the state of the epidemic we are experiencing. Here's a few facts...
-Autism now affects 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys
Autism prevalence figures are growing
Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.
Autism costs a family $60,000 a year on average
Boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism
There is no medical detection or cure for autism
National Institutes of Health Funds Allocation
0.55% of the total funding for a disability that affects 1 in 68. 1 in 42 boys. To make it hit home, think about your neighborhood block. More likely than not, someone is experiencing the same hardships that we know all too well.
Have to attach this video. I haven't ever directly discussed my views on vaccinations, which I plan to do soon, so don't take offense to some of the content. The overall message is worth your three minutes and 44 seconds.
Be informed.
Act.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ByeYgORcEik
-Autism now affects 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys
National Institutes of Health Funds Allocation
- Total 2012 NIH budget: $30.86 billion
- Of this, only $169 million goes directly to autism research. This represents 0.55% of total NIH funding.
0.55% of the total funding for a disability that affects 1 in 68. 1 in 42 boys. To make it hit home, think about your neighborhood block. More likely than not, someone is experiencing the same hardships that we know all too well.
Have to attach this video. I haven't ever directly discussed my views on vaccinations, which I plan to do soon, so don't take offense to some of the content. The overall message is worth your three minutes and 44 seconds.
Be informed.
Act.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ByeYgORcEik
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