Autism
May 01, 2008
The Autism Room has been very blessed this year with supplies being donated and donations given throughout the year. April was Autism Awareness Month. Did you know?
*Autism is now being diagnosed in 1 out of every 150 children
*Autism is more prevalent than Juvenile Diabetes, Downs Syndrome and Cystic Fibrosis
COMBINED!
*Autism is four times more prevalent in boys than girls (1out of 104 boys has ASD)
* Every 20 minutes, a child is diagnosed with Autism
*70-80% of parents with an ASD child will get divorced.
Places to find help for Autism:
The early Childhood Center (402) 644-2583
The Autism Support Group (402) 640-3668
Northstar Services (402) 371-0332
Mosaic (877) 3MOSAIC
PTI Nebraska (800) 284-8520
Cornhusker Auto and Tier One Bank joined forces this year to bring autism awareness into the spotlight during April. In doing so they were able to share information with the public, offer programs to service groups and raised monies for our Norfolk Public Schools Autism Programs. Bel Air’s Autism Program received $2,062.68. We are very grateful to Cornhusker Auto, Tier One Bank and all of the individuals who contributed to this great cause. A heartfelt thank you goes out to each and every one of you from all of us in the Bel Air Autism Room.
Theresa Farnik
