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Every 12 minutes, a child is born who will be diagnosed with autism. It's a developmental disorder that can affect a child's social and communication skills at an early age.
Every 12 minutes, a child is born who will be diagnosed with autism. It's a developmental disorder that can affect a child's social and communication skills at an early age.
PHILADELPHIA -
Understanding autism can be difficult and confusing, but imagine having to navigate those issues as your child grows but doesn't outgrow their challenges.
Below, we've listed several resources to help you understand autism and how it impacts people of all ages.
The Autism Society of Greater Philadelphia aims to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families.
Founded in 2005, Autism Speaks is among the world's leading autism science and advocacy groups dedicated to funding research into the cases, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism.
Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism is a national group of organizations who work together to promote a collaborative spirit and develop both public and private sector support that improves the lives of adults living with autism.
The
National Alliance on Mental Illness is a grassroots mental health
organization that helps to build better lives for those affected by
autism and other conditions.
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