In December of 2007 the United Nations declared April 2 as National Autism Awareness Day. This is one in only three official disease-specific United Nation Days.
By declaring April 2 as the official Autism Awareness Day the UN hopes to bring the world’s attention to autism, which is a disorder that affects tens of millions.
For those who are unsure as to what Autism actually is and what are some of the signs & symptoms, please continue to read below:
What is Autism?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Autism is a form of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD’s), which are a group of developmental disabilities that cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically last throughout a person’s lifetime.
It is reported that an average of 1 out of 110 children in the United States have some form of ASD. Studies have shown boys are more susceptible to having autism. In fact; one in 70 boys and one in 315 girls are diagnosed with Autism every year. Government statistics have found the rate of Autism is rising from 10-17 percent annually. According to the CDC, this is the most prevalent developmental disorder to date.
Signs & Symptoms:
To learn the signs & symptoms of Autism, please watch this video: http://www.cdc.gov/NCBDDD/autism/videos/whatisautism.html
Screening & Diagnosis:
Since there are no medical test (for example; blood test), to determine if a child has Autism it is sometimes hard to diagnose. The doctor will look at the child’s behavior and development to make a diagnosis.
There are two steps to this screening:
- Developmental Screening
- Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation
For more detailed information on this type of screening: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/screening.html
Provided is an Autism Fact Sheet:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/parents_pdfs/AutismFactSheet.pdf
Is there a cure for Autism?
According to AutismSpeaks.com unfortunately, experts have been unable to find a cure for Autism just yet. There is hope though; Scientist are working hard every day to help find a solution for the growing problem.
Due to the Combating Autism Act, which was passed through Congress and signed by the President it ensures that $162 million has been put into a fund for Autism research, services and treatment.
Please join Family Medical Walk-In Clinic in wearing blue this Friday, April 2, 2010 to help support National Autism Awareness Day!!!
If you would like to help, visit: http://www.lightitupblue.org/
Sources:
http://www.theautismnews.com/2010/03/26/world-autism-awareness-day-april-2nd-2010/
http://www.cdc.gov/NCBDDD/autism/videos/whatisautism.html
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/parents_pdfs/AutismFactSheet.pdf
http://www.autismspeaks.org/whatisit/faq.php
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