Autism, or more accurately Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a widely spoken term in health sector. It is a group of disorders which have impacts on children’s ability in social communication, behavior, interests and interpersonal interaction. It’s not only affect the child, rather the whole family , caregivers, surrounding persons are being affected with this disorder.
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Autism statistics:
- According to Data released by CDC on March 27, 2014, in USA, 1 in every 68 children are suffering from autism. It is 4.5 times more common in boys than girls.
- Word wide, around 1% world population is suffering from ASD.
Parents or relatives of a child of ASD might search internet for gathering information on ASD.
Here is a lists of blog which might be helpful in understanding and overcoming it’s impact.
- Autism speaks : started in 2005. Run by Bob and Suzanne Wright. Their grandchild is having ASD.
- Seattle Childrens : It is run by Seattle Children Hospital research Foundation.
- The Autism Dad : Started by Rob Gorski in 2015. His 3 children are suffering from ASD
- Autism Daddy: Story about 14 years old boy called affectionately as The king
- The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism: Run by Myers-Rosa Foundation
- Four Plus an Angel: Created by Jessica Watson.
- Autism with a side of fries: Eileen Shaklee is the author of this blog who has a boy with ASD
- Autism Learning Felt: Founded by Tammy Lessick. He song was diagnosed as ASD at the age of 5 years.
- Autism Mom: Elizabeth Barnes is running this site. Her son (called as Navigator) is having autism.
- Just a Lil Blog: Created by Jim Walter who has a daughter named Lily is having ASD
Hoping that fellow Steemian will find it useful.