Autism Today <Tab/>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2001, nearly 1.5 million people are believed to have some form of autism. Based on statistics from the U.S. Department of Education, autism is growing 10-17% per year. Within the next decade almost 4 million people will have some type of autism. Autism is a complex disorder that affects the neurological functioning part of the brain, and typically appears during …showed first 75 words of 666 total…

…showed last 75 words of 666 total…Autism research is currently ranked 50th out of 60 in major areas funded by the National Institute of Health. Autism not only affects the individual, but their siblings and entire family as well. With today's number of 1 in 150 children being affected by autism, the need for continued support from family, friends, doctors, researchers, and others is necessary. Hopefully one day every child affected with this disorder will be able to tell their parents they love them.