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National Autism Awareness Month

National Autism Awareness Month


Over one million people in the US have a form of autism or a developmental disorder. It affects communication, behavior and social interaction. Parents usually notice signs in the first 2 years of the child's life. Unfortunately there is still no or cure for autism although there have been great strides in improving the quality of life.

March 2008
Sources: Health Day, American Dietetic Association

 

Feature Stories

Autism Advocate Focuses on Treatment-Guided Research

Advocating for Autism -- Inside and Outside the Beltway

New Early Identification Campaign Begins this April

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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Autism Speaks

National Institute of Mental Health

 

 

 

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