It’s a Fact Friday at Nana’s Place. Autism is more prevalent in boys than in girls. More facts about Autism: • Autism now affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys • Autism prevalence figures are growing • Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S. • Autism costs a family $60,000 a year on average • Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases • Boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism • There is no medical detection or cure for autism #autismawareness
by myphoenixweb | Apr 5, 2013 | Nanas Blog |
