I have come across some startling statistics during my research. The private funding that is given to autism is very minute compared to other child orientated disorders and disabilities. The statistics I found are as shown:
Leukemia affects 1 in 25,000 children and $310 million dollars are given
Muscular Dystrophy affects 1 in 20,000 children and $175 million dollars are given
Pediatric AIDS affects 1 in 8,000 children and $394 million dollars are given
Juvenile Diabetes affects 1 in 500 children and $130 million dollars are given
Autism affects 1 in 150 children and ONLY $15 MILLION dollars are given
There is no cure for Autism and interventions can help these children, but since most insurance will not pay for these therapies and funding is limited, children are put on waiting lists; which can be up to three years before they receive any help. This needs to change and we can all do our part, by donating just one dollar can change a child's life for the better. Early intervention is the key.
If you are interested in donating to help these children in need just visit the Autism Society of America. They are a non- profit organization and all donations help with autism awareness, education, research and most importantly families in need.
Resources
AutismSpeaks. (2008). Facts about Autism. Retrieved March 27, 2008 from http://www.autismspeaks.org/
Leukemia affects 1 in 25,000 children and $310 million dollars are given
Muscular Dystrophy affects 1 in 20,000 children and $175 million dollars are given
Pediatric AIDS affects 1 in 8,000 children and $394 million dollars are given
Juvenile Diabetes affects 1 in 500 children and $130 million dollars are given
Autism affects 1 in 150 children and ONLY $15 MILLION dollars are given
There is no cure for Autism and interventions can help these children, but since most insurance will not pay for these therapies and funding is limited, children are put on waiting lists; which can be up to three years before they receive any help. This needs to change and we can all do our part, by donating just one dollar can change a child's life for the better. Early intervention is the key.
If you are interested in donating to help these children in need just visit the Autism Society of America. They are a non- profit organization and all donations help with autism awareness, education, research and most importantly families in need.
Resources
AutismSpeaks. (2008). Facts about Autism. Retrieved March 27, 2008 from http://www.autismspeaks.org/
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