AUTISM HAS A FACE

Autism has a face:it is the face of celebrity children like Toni Braxton and Keri Lewis’ son Diesel,Holly Robinson and Rodney Peete’s son RJ ,Tisha Campbell and Duane Matin’s son Xen;IT IS THE FACE OF OUR CHILDREN.

April 2nd marked the first day of World Autism day,a day to recognize the disability that affects so many of our children:

Autism affects as many as 1 in 150 children and 1 in 94 boys
Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the world

More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with diabetes, cancer, & AIDS combined

Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism

There is no medical detection or cure for autism, but early diagnosis and intervention improve outcomes

Autism does not discriminate by geography, class, or ethnicity

Learn more about World Autism day.Click Here

 

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~ by blackcelebritykids on April 6, 2008.