Maps:
“Statistics.” NYFAC. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 June 2016.
Explanation:
This chart explains the prevalence of ASD in the years 2000-2010. As demonstrated, ASD has increased from 1 in 150 children and 1 in 68 children in 10 years. The prevalence went from 0.7% to 1.5% in just 10 years, clearly showing the importance of educating people of ASD. If 2010 had these staggering effects, imagine what the data would look like from then to now, 2016.
“Latest Autism Statistics – Talk About Curing Autism (TACA).” Talk About Curing Autism (TACA). N.p., n.d. Web. 05 June 2016.
Explanation:
This graph explains the amount of funding that goes to each urgent issue in the U.S. Autism, which affects 1 in 68 children, or about 1.5%, is funded with $79,000,000. As seen in this diagram, Autism affects the most children in the U.S. However, it is funded the least. For example, Juvenile Diabetes, which affects 1 in 500 children in the U.S., or 0.2%, is funded with $156,000,000. That’s $77,000,000 more than what Autism if funded with, even though Autism affects about 1.3% more children than Juvenile Diabetes. This shows the growing concern for more awareness needed for Autism and that more funding needs to be available.
“Adult Employment: New Allies Come On Board.” Autism Speaks. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 June 2016.
Explanation:
This graph shows the people that the workforce consists of. As you can see, people with disabilities make up only 32.1% of the workforce, a staggering 41.7% lower than the general population. In addition, as found by Autism Speaks, 9 out of 10 men with autism are either unemployed or underemployed, regardless of their IQ. The situation of people with disability in the workforce has gotten worse over the past few years, showing the drastic change that needs to be done in society in order to include these talented and educated people in the workforce.
Statistics:
“Facts and Statistics | Autism Society.” Autism Society Facts and Statistics Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 June 2016.
- About 1 percent of the world population has ASD (2014)
- Prevalence has increased by 6-15% each year from 2002 to 2010
- Cost of lifelong care can be reduced by 2/3 with early diagnosis and intervention
- U.S. cost of autism is about $2.4 million for a person with an intellectual disability, while the cost for a person without intellectual disability is $1.4 million
- 35% of young adults with autism (ages 19-23) have not had a job after leaving high school
- Only 16.8 percent of the population with disabilities was employed in 2014
- In 2014, 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls had ASD
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