About Me
Autism occurs in 1 in every 150 births and in a rate of 5 boys to every girl.
Autism currently affects over 400,000 people in the U.S.
Autism is the third most common developmental disability following mental retardation and cerebral palsy.
Autism is more common than multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis or childhood cancer.
Autism receives as little as 5% of the research funding as other less common diseases.
The annual per-person allocation for persons with autism is approximately $35. In contrast, multiple sclerosis receives roughly $158, diabetes $424, breast cancer $600, and AIDS $1,000. Currently there is no medical detection, treatment or cure for autism.
