About Autism
Connecticut Center for Child Development
Connecticut Center for Child Development Inc. * 95
Wolf Harbor Road * Milford, CT 06461 *
(203) 882-8810
- 1 out of
150 children is diagnosed with autism
- 1 in 94 boys is on the autism
spectrum
- 67 children are diagnosed each
day
- There is a
new case of autism every 20 minutes
- More
children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS,
diabetes, and cancer combined
- Autism cost the nation over $90 billion per year with that number expected to double in the next decade.
Autism is a complex neurological disorder that is typically
identified during the first few years of a child's life. It occurs in
all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is four times more likely
to strike boys than girls. While each child is unique, children with
autism generally have an inability to communicate and relate to
others. They may engage in repetitive behaviors, such as
obsessively arranging objects or following very specific routines.
Symptoms can range from very mild to severe.
Autism is a spectrum disorder and it affects each individual differently. Early diagnosis is critical because intensive early intervention has been demonstrated to produce the best outcomes. However, individuals of any age or level of need will benefit greatly from comprehensive, customized education and treatment.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act protects the educational rights of children with disabilities and federally mandates that the interventions used to teach children with special needs must have evidence that it is effective.
To date, the only intervention demonstrated to be effective is based upon Applied Behavior Analytic Systems and Strategies. There are now literally hundreds of reports published in peer reviewed journals supporting the efficacy of ABA to teach individuals with autism spectrum disorders
Autism is a spectrum disorder and it affects each individual differently. Early diagnosis is critical because intensive early intervention has been demonstrated to produce the best outcomes. However, individuals of any age or level of need will benefit greatly from comprehensive, customized education and treatment.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act protects the educational rights of children with disabilities and federally mandates that the interventions used to teach children with special needs must have evidence that it is effective.
To date, the only intervention demonstrated to be effective is based upon Applied Behavior Analytic Systems and Strategies. There are now literally hundreds of reports published in peer reviewed journals supporting the efficacy of ABA to teach individuals with autism spectrum disorders
