Fastest-growing developmental
disability
10 - 17 % annual growth
QUICK FACTS
Growth comparison during the
1990s
However, a variety of
factors are being
investigated:
infectious, metabolic,
genetic, and
environmental factors.
What Causes Autism?
A working group convened by the NIH
(National Institute of Health) in 1995
reached a consensus that autism
probably results from a genetic
susceptibility that involves multiple
genes.
What Causes Autism?
To date, genetic causes for one disorder commonly
accompanied by autism and one autism-spectrum disorder
have been identified, Fragile X and Rett syndrome, respectively
and genetic "hotspots" for more classic autism have been
indicated.
http://www.autism-
society.org
GET INVOLVED
Autism is puzzling
doctors and scientists
everywhere.
But by making more
people aware more
resources can be
organized towards the
goal
ASA offers
WRISTBANDS, BUMPER
STICKERS, and all sorts
of merchandise.
Profits go to research
for Autism!
Submitted by Tyrone Ward,
Resident Assistant,
Philadelphia University