Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, United States, 2006
On 12/18/09, the ADDM Network released the prevalence rate of ASDs is 1 in 110, or 1 in 70 males and 1 in 315 females, based on data gathered in 2006. The CDC website: www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss5810a1.htm contains the detailed report.
These results indicate the need to regard ASDs as an urgent public health concern. The average prevalence of ASDs among children aged 8 years increased 57% from the 2002 to 2006 ADDM surveillance year. On average, ASDs were diagnosed at earlier ages in 2006 than in 2002.
The SC Partnership of Disabilities Organization wants to remind you to contact your state representatives to make an appointment to see your representative and senator on Disability Advocacy Day which will be Wednesday March 3, 2010. Our goal for 2010 is "No More Cuts for People with Disabilities". Visit www.sc.statehouse.gov for your representatives’ contact information. We are striving to have every state representative and senator visited on Disability Advocacy Day.
Bordertown BBQ Cookoff, sponsored by the Town of Clover and Huff’s Barbeque Adventures, will be held on March 26-27. Come out and sample some of the best BBQ the Carolinas has to offer and vote for your favorite! A portion of the proceeds will go to the SCAS. Tickets are $10.00-adults; $5.00-children 5—12; FREE children under 5. Serving from 11:00 until BBQ is gone. www.bordertownbbqcookoff.com
Next walk: Saturday, April 17 at Heritage Park, Simpsonville, SC
SCAS ONLINE STORE is now open! Featuring autism-awareness jewelry, some event purchase options, and much more. Support SCAS and its mission while promoting Autism Awareness.
- Universal Design, Accommodations and Differentiation: an SCCEC Preconference Event 9:00am-4:00pm Thursday, 02/25/10
- Positive Practices in Support Through Nonlinear Applied Behavior Analysis 9:00am-4:30pm Thursday, 03/01/10-03/04/10
- Preparing Students for the Real World: A Full Day Workshop on Transition 9:00am-4:00pm Thursday, 03/25/10
- Autism 101 04/07/10
- Home-School Collaboration in Positive Behavior Support for Students with Autism: Challenges and Opportunities 06/10/10
The 16th Annual Family Connection
‘Of Hopes and Dreams’ Conference
March 19 & 20, 2010
Register now at www.familyconnectionsc.org for the 2010 Family Connection Conference, “Celebrate Achievements,” at Gateway Baptist Church in Irmo, SC.
In Partnership with SC Autism Society-A Special Full Day Saturday Workshop: IEP Development & Collaboration Strategies. How to develop meaningful and correct IEPs and how to work with an IEP team. Full and partial tuition scholarships may be available. For details contact Les Barker at LesBarker@FamilyConnectionSC.org
