Autism Speaks and Washington Listens
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Parents and their children with autism, self-advocates, volunteers and leading researchers rallied together on the steps of the Capitol building, calling for the federal government to take action in support of the 1 in 88 individuals on the autism spectrum.
In addition, members of the
The events marked the culmination of “
“This moment has been eight years in the making,” said Autism Speaks Co-founder
“The aging-out issue is a huge bubble that will make its way into society, and we are not prepared for it,” added Rep. Smith in reference to the 500,000 children in the U.S. with autism who are aging out of the system within the next decade. He went on to say what we do here not only helps our own kids, but also has a huge impact internationally.
Rep. Doyle called for Congressional action in 2014 to reauthorize the Combating Autism Act, which will otherwise expire in September. “We need to fund some of these programs that need funding…tell these members of
The summit reconvened
“Families can pay up to
When asked about support for the autism community on
Wednesday evening featured a number of policymakers including
“Autism Speaks to Washington” was live streamed in its entirety on AutismSpeaks.org. To watch each session from the three day summit visit http://www.autismspeaks.org/dcsummitlive.
About Autism
Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders – autism spectrum disorders – caused by a combination of genes and environmental influences. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by communication difficulties, social and behavioral challenges, as well as repetitive behaviors. An estimated 1 in 88 children in the U.S. is on the autism spectrum – a 78 percent increase in six years that is only partly explained by improved diagnosis.
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