World Autism Day is a loud message from the parents, and professionals concerned about the medical, educational, social, and community based needs of the world-wide population of millions of children and adults living with Autism. When the day recedes the media will shift its focus but many of us will persist reminding and educating as we are able so that awareness of Autism will continue to remain in the limelight. ... http://www.squidoo.com/children-with-autism Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:17:30 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:26:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/children-with-autism World Autism Day is a loud message from the parents, and professionals concerned about the medical, educational, social, and community based needs of the world-wide population of millions of children and adults living with Autism. When the day recedes the media will shift its focus but many of us will persist reminding and educating as we are able so that awareness of Autism will continue to remain in the limelight. Did you know that there is an estimated 1 in 150 children with autism in the U.S.? This is the estimate released by the Center for Disease Control in February 2007. This data is based on studies conducted and information gathered from 14 sites in the U.S. during 2002. The Autism Society of America has projected that there will be approximately 4 million people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (here, we will use the word "condition" for now) living in the United States over the next 10 years. Find Out How You Can Earn Free Toys For Your Child! Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:26:56 -0600