Light It Up For Autism Awareness

I am joining the sweet Tenia Nelson in her effort to bring awareness to Autism! You can join the fun here, all you need to do is make a card using blue...in my case I have used blue/green. There are lots of prizes to be won, be sure to link up your card here! Also, if you use Instagram use #liub so we can see your card there too!

I looked up some facts about Autism, I learned a lot in doing so; I hope you take the time to learn something too in our effort to help

April Is National Autism Awareness Month

The information below was taken from the National Autism Association website.

Autism Facts & Stats

• Autism now affects 1 in 68 children
• Boys are four times more likely to have autism than girls
• About 40% of children with autism do not speak. About 25%–30% of children with autism have some words at 12 to 18 months of age and then lose them. Others might speak, but not until later in childhood
• Autism greatly varies from person to person (no two people with autism are alike)
• The rate of autism has steadily grown over the last twenty years
• Comorbid conditions often associated with autism include Fragile X, allergies, asthma, epilepsy, bowel disease, gastrointestinal/digestive disorders, persistent viral infections, PANDAS, feeding disorders, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, OCD, sensory integration dysfunction, sleeping disorders, immune disorders, autoimmune disorders, and neuroinflammation.
• Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder, yet most underfunded
• A 2008 Danish Study found that the mortality risk among those with autism was nearly twice that of the general population
• Children with autism do progress – early intervention is key
• Autism is treatable, not a hopeless condition

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