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Autism affects 1 in 91 children in the united states. It is estimated approximately 1 million in the US have this disorder. |
NOTE: This number does NOT include: PDD, Asperger's and other spectrum disorders. |
* A new case of autism is diagnosed nearly every 20 minutes. |
* There are 24,000 new cases diagnosed in the U.S. per year |
* The economic impact of autism is more than $90 billion and expected to more than double in the next decade. |
* Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases. |
* There is no medical detection treatment, or cure for autism. |
* Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the U.S. today. |
* The effects of Autism are worldwide, effecting different races, region, etc. |
| Bridge the Gap is a 501C (3) non-profit organization created for those whose lives have been touched by Autism. Bridge the Gap was created to offer support, grants, awareness and education for individuals and families in Shawano County and the State of Wisconsin, whose lives have been touched by Autism Spectrum Disorder and to create awareness to those who wish to learn more about Autism. |
| Important Information: |
| Register your Pick N Save Card to Support Bridge the Gap, Inc. Go to the Customer Service Desk and request your card be linked to: We Care Program Account #: 073418 |
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