Autism affects 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys.

Autism is one of the fastest growing developmental disorders in the US.

More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than diabetes, cystic fibrosis, cancer cerebral palsy and AIDS combined.

Autism costs a family $ 60,000 a year on average.

There is no medical detection or cure for autism.

Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder, yet most underfunded

A 2008 Danish Study found that the mortality risk among those with autism was nearly twice that of the general population

Children with autism do progress – early intervention is key

Autism is treatable, not a hopeless condition

The rate of Autism has steadily grown over the last twenty years