Official Autism Speaks Cause Page

This is the official cause page maintained by the staff of Autism Speaks.

At Autism Speaks (http://www.autismspeaks.org), our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.

We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.

Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle.

Autism Speaks. It's time to listen.

NEED HELP NOW? Autism Speaks' Autism Response Team responds to family inquiries and requests at 888-AUTISM2 (288-4762) and familyservices@autismspeaks.org .

Did you know…

Autism now affects 1 in 110 children and 1 in 70 boys

Autism prevalence figures are growing

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

1. Change the future for those with ASDs

2. Fund research for treatment, prevention, and a cure for autism

3. Raise public awareness