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Autism Speaks U Fact Sheet About Autism Speaks Autism Speaks was founded in 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, and has grown into the nation's leading autism science and advocacy organization.
Mission Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention and treatments for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. See below for what you’ve helped fund:
Family Services The family services team at Autism Speaks provides vital information and tools for the autism community. This includes: Family Services Community Grants: funding that aims to effectively serve the autism community by improving existing services and creating new programs for individuals on the spectrum. Tool Kits: vital information for individuals with children or loved ones on the spectrum. Some include: 100 Day Kit for Newly Diagnosed Families, School Community Tool Kit, Transition Tool Kit, and more! Autism Video Glossary: web-based video glossary to help parents and professionals learn more about the early signs of autism. This free tool, contains over a hundred video clips that illustrate typical and atypical development. Family Services Resource Guide: an online database that provides individuals and families with listings of local resources, such as healthcare professionals, therapists, adult services, recreational programs and more.
Science Autism Speaks has made enormous strides, committing over $180 million to research and developing innovative new resources for families.
Advocacy Autism Votes, an initiative of Autism Speaks, is working to change state insurance laws to require private health insurance policies to cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. As of August 2012, 32 states have enacted autism insurance reform laws thanks to the efforts of Autism Speaks.
Awareness As a result of Autism Speaks 'Odds' campaign, there has been a 43 percent point increase in public awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders. In December 2007, the United Nations declared April 2 World Autism Awareness Day.
Autism Speaks U Fact Sheet What is Autism? Autism is part of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders. It is a complex brain disorder that can inhibit a person's ability to communicate, respond to surroundings and form relationships.
Facts About Autism
Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the United States. Autism now affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys. Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism. Autism costs the nation over $126 billion per year, a figure expected to increase over the next decade. There is no medical detection for autism.
What you have Helped Fund Your donation means so much to the families and individuals affected by autism, and every dollar makes a difference. Since 2005, your donations have helped Autism Speaks:
About Autism speaks U Autism Speaks U is a national program designed to support college students, faculty and alumni in their awareness, advocacy and fundraising efforts for Autism Speaks. The program’s inaugural event took place at Penn State in 2006, and since then, Autism Speaks U has raised over $1 million and collegiate Walk Now for Autism Speaks teams have brought in millions more. Get involved by starting a collegiate chapter, hosting events or supporting existing ones!
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