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Autism
5 Facts About Autism
- Autism now affects 1 out of 88 children, 1 out of 42 of them being boys
- It is the fastest-growing disability in the U.S
- Boys are 5 times more likely to have Autism than girls
- There is no medical detection or cure
- The rate of Autism is steadily rising http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/facts-about-autism
3 Words of Advice for People Living with Someone with Autism
- Learn About Autism
- Avoid long verbal instructions; people with autism have trouble remembering the sequence
- Many autistic children need protection from loud noises that hurt their ears
- Most children with autism can become fixated on only one thing; try to motivate them to find other interests
- Accept them for who they are