Speech #2
Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability, with a 1,589 increase in growth rate since 2007. Because of the prevalence of this particular disability, it would be of immeasurable value for people to know of the facts surrounding autism. As somebody who has had experience working in a classroom of children with autism, I can speak from first-hand experience of the effects autism has on a person. I am also a sorority woman, an active member of Alpha Xi Delta. Alpha Xi Delta proudly supports Autism Speaks. The world's largest autism advocacy organization, Autism Speaks is dedicated to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, to funding research into the causes, prevention and treatments for autism, and to advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
Three points about autism I will talk about are: how autism manifests itself within each affected individual, the statistics regarding autism, and the causes and symptoms of autism.
Before you learn about the causes and statistics of autism, you must first have a basic understanding of what autism is. Autism is a complex disorder that affects each person differently. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. ASDs are "spectrum disorders," meaning that it affects each person in different ways, and can range from very mild to very severe. People with ASDs share some similar symptoms, such as problems with social interaction.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of autism is as follows: an average of 1 in 50 children in the United States have an ASD. On average, ASDs are 4 to 5 times more likely to occur in boys than in girls. An estimated 1 out of 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States. ASD affects over 2 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide. From 2007 to 2013,
Three points about autism I will talk about are: how autism manifests itself within each affected individual, the statistics regarding autism, and the causes and symptoms of autism.
Before you learn about the causes and statistics of autism, you must first have a basic understanding of what autism is. Autism is a complex disorder that affects each person differently. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. ASDs are "spectrum disorders," meaning that it affects each person in different ways, and can range from very mild to very severe. People with ASDs share some similar symptoms, such as problems with social interaction.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of autism is as follows: an average of 1 in 50 children in the United States have an ASD. On average, ASDs are 4 to 5 times more likely to occur in boys than in girls. An estimated 1 out of 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States. ASD affects over 2 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide. From 2007 to 2013,