2011 Walk Now for Autism Speaks

There is going to be an upcoming event Walk Now for Austism Speak please join me and others this walk is very important to us as well as other families.is a mile long, it take place on a parking lot.all it takes is a little of your time.this walk is to power force to funds research that will help all families to all the answers we need.is going to take place at the Citizens Bank Park.in side the ballpark if you need more information here is a contact number that will help with any reletated question you migh have.

Christina Carty & Kelly Gavin

phone: 856-858-5400

fax:856-858-5444

philadelphia@autismspeaks.org




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Event Location:


Citizens Bank Park
One Citizens Bank Way
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Event Schedule:

Registration: 8:00AM	9/24/2011
Resource Fair Opens: 8:00AM	9/24/2011
Children's Entertainment Begins: 8:00AM	9/24/2011
Stage Show Begins: 9:30AM	9/24/2011
Walk Starts: 10:00AM For more information feel free to visit their website. Walk Now for Autism Speaks

Welcome

Hello Readers,

Welcome to my blog, This blog is dedicated to my daughter Lucyanie. my daughter is now 4 years old she was diagnose with Autism.is not easy being a mom of a child with this disorder. on a daily basic our family struggle to get better health care.My purpose for this blog is to gather with parents like me and to support each parents who has been fighting this fight alone, and from this day on I'll say your not alone.

What is Autism?


Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). The other pervasive developmental disorders are PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified), Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. Many parents and professionals refer to this group as Autism Spectrum Disorders.

How common is Autism?


Today, it is estimated that one in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism, making it more Government statistics suggest the prevalence rate of autism is increasing 10-17 percent annually. There is not established explanation for this increase, although improved diagnosis and environmental influences are two reasons often considered. Studies suggest boys are more likely than girls to develop autism and receive the diagnosis three to four times more frequently. Current estimates are that in the United States alone, one out of 70 boys is diagnosed with autism.

What causes autism?


The simple answer is we don't know. The vast majority of cases of autism are idiopathic, which means the cause is unknown.