Friday, April 2, 2010

World Autism Awareness Day




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:

Cheela said...

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!!