According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects 1 in 59 children. Children with autism often get overlooked in society. Because the general public is not educated on what autism is and what people with autism are like,
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism rates are rising exponentially. In fact, the new estimate represents a 15 percent increase in prevalence nationally: 1 in 59 children, differing greatly from 1 in 68 which held true two years previous.
Children with special needs and developmental disorders such as autism face a great amount of bullying and isolation in society. According to Autism Speaks, nearly two thirds of those who are on the autism spectrum are extremely prone to bullying. In a recent survey conducted by Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, many alarming facts were found, including:
About 67 Million people around the world are affected by autism.
On an average, 1 in 160 children face some degree of autism.
Source: https://www.cigna.com/individuals-families/health-wellness/hw/medical-topics/autism-hw152184
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