Causes of Autism - Things To Know

Did You Know That...
1 in every 150 babies born has Autism ( and in some reports it is even greater then that)
Families with one autistic child have a 2 to 8 percent chance of having another autistic child.
Boys are three to four times more likely to be diagnosed with Autism.
Mental retardation is present in 75-80% of individuals with autism.
Autism occurs more often than childhood cancer or cystic fibrosis.
Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability. In the U.S. alone, autism increased by 172% during the 1990s.
When autism is detected and treated early, costs associated with the disorder can be reduced by 66%.





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