Today is Worldwide Autism Awareness Day!
Always
Unique
Totally
Intelligent
Sometimes
Mysterious
Did you know……
• 1% of children in the United States ages 3-17 have an autism spectrum disorder
• 1 to 1.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder
• Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability
• The cost of autism over the lifespan is 3.2 million dollars per person
May we be inspired to have a little more patience and understanding!!
1 comment:
I have loved have the Autism program on our campus. Even though I have a special ed background, I knew nothing about Autism. I have learned so much!! These children have enriched my life!!
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