About Autism
• 1 in 150 births and 1 in 122 in Massachusetts (Click here to read the report: Prevalence Estimates of Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Massachusetts - Final Report, December 2005)
• 1 to 1.5 million Americans
• Fastest-growing developmental disability
• 10 - 17 % annual growth
• $90 billion annual cost
• 90% of costs are in adult services
• Cost of lifelong care can be reduced by 2/3 with early diagnosis and intervention
• In 10 years, the annual cost will be $200-400 billion
