Happy Monday everyone. Mr. Rob here, I hope no-one had an April Fools prank played on you yesterday!! Autism is no prank, and April is Autism Awareness Month. I asked Michael if I could post today to pass on some of the latest information about Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Be sure to check out the autism NOW website for lots more information.
Here are just a few of the newest facts:
- CDC estimates 1 in 88 children has been identified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- ASDs are almost 5 times more common among boys (1 in 54) than among girls (1 in 252).
- More children are being diagnosed at earlier ages—a growing number of them by age 3.
- The "Learn the Signs. Act Early." program aims to change perceptions about the importance of identifying developmental concerns early and gives parents and professionals the tools to help.
These are just a few of the new data presented in the CDC's latest report on Austim Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Be sure to check out all the latest news at the autism NOW website.
Thanks for checking in today and Michael will be back with a post soon. -Mr. Rob
