Facts, Arguments & FAQ's
AUTISM facts...
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1 in 150 U.S. Children have AUTISM and the rate is 1 in 94 boys (CDC, 2007)
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560,000 people in the U.S. between ages of 0-21 have AUTISM (CDC, 2007)
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26,670 children born in 2007 will eventually be diagnosed with AUTISM (CDC, 2007)
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There are more diagnoses of AUTISM in the US than all types of cancer, AIDS, and diabetes combined!
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The annual cost to society to support people with AUTISM in the U.S. is $90 billion (ASA)
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Fact Sheet: PDD Distribution
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Fact Sheet: Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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FAQ's: Asperger's Syndrome
ARGUMENTS for Autism Insurance...
Arguments for Autism Insurance... Why Good Conservatives Can Support Autism Insurance Legislation
For background and arguments in support of insurance coverage for autism treatment provided by Autism Speaks: "Arguments in Support of Private Insurance Coverage of Autism-Related Services"
FAQ's about Autism Insurance in Arizona...
FAQ's about autism and insurance in Arizona... Arizona Autism Insurance Coverage: FAQ’s.
Arizona Autism Insurance Coverage: Social and Fiscal Impacts of SB1263, Steven’s Law
Financial Impacts of the Arizona Autism Insurance Legislation: Actuarial Report