Facts on Autism and Funding
Did you know ...
- Autism now affects an estimated 1 in 50 children (2013)
- Autism prevalence figures are growing exponentially
- More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined
- Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.
- Autism costs the nation over $35 billion per year, a figure expected to significantly increase in the next decade
- Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases
- Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism
- There is no medical detection or cure for autism
Prevalence vs. Private Funding
- Leukemia: Affects 1 in 1,200 / Funding: $277 million
- Muscular Dystrophy: Affects 1 in 100,000 / Funding: $162 million
- Pediatric AIDS: Affects 1 in 300 / Funding: $394 million
- Juvenile Diabetes: Affects 1 in 500 / Funding: $156 million
- Autism: Affects 1 in 110 / Funding: $79 million
National Institutes of Health Funds Allocation
- Total 2009 NIH budget: $35.9 billion
- Of this, only $196 million goes directly to autism research. This represents 0.5% of total NIH funding.
**from www.autismspeaks.org
Animals and Autism Links:
How Pet Therapy Can Help Autism:Animal-assisted therapy may increase self-confidence and other skills in children with autism.
Animal-Assisted Therapy for Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy: Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines For Practice
Animal Assisted Therapy - A Meta Analysis *
Animal-Assisted Interventions for Individuals With Autism
Sentinels of Safety: Service Dogs Ensure Safety and Enhance Freedom and Well-Being for Families With Autistic Children
Social Effects of a Dog's Presence on Children with Disabilities
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The Incorporation of Animal-Assisted Interventions in Social Work Education
Animal-assisted interventions as innovative tools for mental health
Canine Animal-Assisted Therapy Model for the Autistic Children
The Benefits of Animal Therapy For Autism
Therapy Dogs Serve Children with Autism
Effects of Animal-Assisted Therapy on Autism (Video 1 of 5) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Animal Assisted Therapy on Autism Video
Efficacy of Animal Assisted Therapy in a Residential Setting for People with Autism
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