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USA Autism

Is the subject of Autism in USA taboo?

What are the statistics? How many are affected by Autism in USA?

If you mentioned to a local that you are Autistic in USA will that lead to ridicule?

What are the names of the support groups for Autism families in USA?

Does USA provide free and public schooling, therapy and services for those on the Autism Spectrum?

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For parents of autistic children, more social support means better health

About one in 68 children in the United States has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Their parents consistently report greater stress levels, caregiving burden and depression than parents of typically developing children. Chronic caregiving stress has also been associated with poorer physical health -- more pain, more disruptions from physical-health problems and lower overall health-related quality of life. One powerful way to reduce their stress: social support. Ref. Source 3t.

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US National Autism Indicators Report 2016: Vocational rehabilitation

Researchers looked at Vocational Rehabilitation, a federally funded employment program for people with disabilities that is administered by each state. They found that adults with autism are increasingly applying for services, but most are getting jobs that pay well below the poverty line. Ref. Source 2y.

Autism USA

Autism rates jumped 15% in two years, mirroring an ongoing rise, and experts don't exactly know why. Autism rates in schoolchildren jumped 15% between 2012 and 2014, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which does not detail the reasons for the increase. Overall, autism rates have climbed 150% since 2000, when the figure was one in 150 children. The rise is partly driven by increasing diagnoses among African-American and Hispanic children, who are narrowing the diagnostic gap with their white classmates. Source 9y.