- 1 in 150 children is diagnosed with Autism
- Autism now affects 1 in 94 males
- 4 out of 5 Autistic children are male
- 67 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) each day
- 1.5 millions Americans are estimated to have some form of ASD
- A new case of Autism is diagnosed almost every 20 minutes
- More children will be diagnosed with Autism this year than AIDS, diabetes, and cancer combined
- Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disorder in the United States
- Autism costs the nation $35 billion per year (expected to rise)
- Autism receives less than 5% of the national funding for research than many less prevalent childhood diseases

Annual therapy costs (per year):

- Home Therapy (ABA): $40,000+ (40 hrs per week)
- Special schools or center-based therapy: $25,000 - $50,000
- Physical and occupational therapy: $5,000 - $7,500
- Speech Therapy: $5,000 - $7,500
- Respite Services: $5,000+