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The important thing is that we do not stop questioning." --Albert Einstein

 

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Fact #1:  Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.

Fact #2:  Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases.

Fact #3:  More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined.

 


Autism is a severe developmental disorder that begins at birth or within the first two-and-a-half years of life.

Most autistic children are perfectly normal in appearance, but spend their time engaged in puzzling and disturbing behaviors which are very different from those of typical children.

  On OurAutism.com, you will learn more about...

  • The true story of Devin Tricoche a 13 year old diagnoesed with Severe Autism,
  • Myths about Autism. You have heard of the old wives tales, this is simple and clear.
  • Tips on what you can do to help a parent or gaurdian of an Autistic child.
  • Diets, movies, business partners, national walks, top organizations, and more.
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What Should You Know?

ASDs are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. CDC estimates that an average of 1 in 110 children in the U.S have an ASD.  

CDC is working to find out how many children have ASDs, discover the risk factors, and raise awareness of the signs.

   
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What causes Autism?

Simply put, No one knows what causes it.

Autism affects about 1 in every 150 kids.

Some scientist believe that some kids might be more likely to get autism because it or similar disorders run in their family.

Many people have suggested many alternate causes and the research has been a major focus for many years now.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Institute of Medicine and other medical organizations have repeatedly asserted that vaccines are safe.

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