Did you know?

Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases.

Incidence vs. Private Funding:

♦ Leukemia: Affects 1 in 25,000
– Funding: $310 million

♦ Muscular Dystrophy:
Affects 1 in 20,000
– Funding: $175 million

♦ Pediatric AIDS:
Affects 1 in 8,000
– Funding: $394 million

♦ Juvenile Diabetes:
Affects 1 in 500
– Funding: $130 million

♦ Autism: Affects 1 in 91
– Funding: $42 million

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AUTISM INFORMATION

Possible indicators of autism:

♦ Does not babble, point, or make meaningful gestures by 1 year of age
♦ Does not speak one word by 16 months
♦ Does not combine two words by 2 years
♦ Does not respond to name
♦ Loses language or social skills
♦ Poor eye contact
♦ Doesn't seem to know how to play with toys
♦ Excessively lines up toys or other objects
♦ Is attached to one particular toy or object
♦ Doesn't smile
♦ At times seems to be hearing impaired

It's important to remember that there are many possible explanations for most of the symptoms listed above. A child's attachment to a particular toy or difficulty with language skills is not, in itself, a sign of autism. It's also important to remember that a child who does have excellent language skills may still be diagnosable on the autism spectrum. In fact, some children who are diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome have extraordinary language and reading skills.

What should you do if you are concerned that your child might be autistic? The first step is to consult your own pediatrician.

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