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April is Autism Awareness Month!

Today-April 2,2008 marks the first annual World Autism Awareness Day. I don't know much about Autism or know anyone who is affected by it. So I decided that the least that I can do is educate myself on this topic.

Autism is a complex brain disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationship. It is often accompanied by extreme behavorial challenges. The diagnosis of autism has increased tenfold in the last decade and the centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called autism a national public health crisis whose cause and cure still remains to be unknown.

Some facts about autism from http://www.autismspeak.com/ include:

Autism affects as many as 1 in 150 children and 1 in 94 boys
Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the world
More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with diabetes, cancer, & AIDS combined
Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism
There is no medical detection or cure for autism, but early diagnosis and intervention improve outcomes
Autism does not discriminate by geography, class, or ethnicity

The first ever World Autism Awareness Day gives opportunity to people in every country of the world to raise awareness about autism and Asperger's Syndrome and raise funds for autism organisations.

So if you know anyone who you feel this might be helpful to them,please pass it along to them.

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Posted by Lanre Folayan "Buy a home in Washington,DC" on 04/02/2008 08:27 PM

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12 Comments on April is Autism Awareness Month!

Timely post, Lanre. There needs to be more public awareness of mental disorders and how it affects so many people.

04/02/2008 08:40 PM

by Shirley Parks San Antonio Real Estate & Luxury Homes (RE/MAX Realty Advantage, San Antonio, TX)

Shirley - Absolutely. I am shocked to discover that they cause to autism is still unknown. God help us. Thanks for your comments.

04/02/2008 08:43 PM

by Lanre Folayan "Buy a home in Washington,DC" (EXIT PREMIER REALTY)

Lanre- This disorder seems to be touching more lives each year, it does present unique issues. Just another thing we would like to see prevented.

04/02/2008 08:46 PM

by Jennifer Fivelsdal, Rhinebeck NY (Keller Williams Realty)

Jennifer -It affects 1 in every 150 children and 1 in every 94 boys. I pray that the cure and cause is discoverd soon. Thanks for your comments Jennifer.

04/02/2008 08:52 PM

by Lanre Folayan "Buy a home in Washington,DC" (EXIT PREMIER REALTY)

Lanre

Leave it to an Exit Agent to be so thoughtful in spreading autism awareness!

My grandson was diagnosed with PDD-NOS (autism spectrum) in September- The diagnosis is devastating to the family, but there is hope! My daughter, after the initial shock of the news decided to meet this head on. So, she bought Jenny MC Carthy's book " Louder Than Word" and we became aware of DAN ( Defeat Autism Now). Luckily, we live within a short distance to a world renowned DAN doctor. Dr Bock in Rhinebeck NY.

Nathan has been receiving early intervention with ABA Therapy, play therapy. speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Five weeks ago our Nathan was seen by Dr Bock and began treatment- The change is miraculous. The eye contact is improving and the words are coming at incredible speed. Nathan will be three on the April 7th. It is amazing to see him "climbing through the window of autism" as Jenny McCarthy calls the recovery. THERE IS HOPE!

We need to support autism awareness- Thank you for your message, Lanre- It is my message too! Let's all work together to DEFEAT AUTISM NOW!

04/02/2008 08:59 PM

by Barbara Carter Ulster County Real Estate Professional (Associate Broker Exit Realty Services)

Lanre, What a wonderful post. Thank you so much for helping to raise awareness. I have a friend with an Autistic son and it's so difficult for them right now. She is still in shock a bit, but coming to terms. The statistics are staggering, aren't they? Thanks again Lanre, for another great post! Elizabeth

04/02/2008 09:04 PM

by Huntsville, Alabama Real Estate Agent Elizabeth Ramsey Cooper-Golden (Remax Huntsville/Madison)

Fortunately more world-wide attention is now being paid to Autism and those who are diagnosed with the disorder.

04/03/2008 08:37 AM

by DDR Realty, Orange County, NY

Hi Lanre,
Are there more children with autism or are we just more aware? I pray that the cause and a cure will soon be found.

04/03/2008 09:28 AM

by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)

Barbara - From one Exit Real Estate Professional to another Exit Real Estate Superstar,welcome to Active Rain. Here you going to meet the best of the best this business has to offer. I hope you get soaked up with knowledge that will help you improve your business tremendously. This network has the best,creative,talented,smart,fun-loving and very unselfish professionals this business has to offer.

Also,thanks for your kind words. I am very happy to hear that Nathan has improved tremendously. It is definitely going to get better for him. Nathan's story is a story of hope. Thank you very much for sharing it here. Hopefully somebody will read your post and be inspired. I have to check out Jenny McCarthy's book. I remember when she was on Oprah along with Holly Robinson-Peete. Anything that I can do to spread awareness and get more involved or to get more people involved,please let me know. Thank you very much for your comments.

Elizabeth-Please read Barbara Carter's comments to this post. I think it can be very helpful to your friends. As usual,you are always supporting my blogs. Thank you very much for your comments.

Derrick-Amen. It needs to be. We need to be more involved in spreading awareness of Autism. Thank you very much for your comments.

Cynthia- They are probably more children with autism that we don't know of. I pray too that the cure and cause of Autism will be discovered.

04/03/2008 01:12 PM

by Lanre Folayan "Buy a home in Washington,DC" (EXIT PREMIER REALTY)

I hope there will be a cure for autism soon. I had read about some break throughs. I am praying for them to succeed.

04/07/2008 05:04 PM

by GITA BANTWAL, REALTOR BUCKS COUNTY, PA HOMES (ReMax Centre Realtors)

Lanre, it takes a man with a great heart to keep bringing such important concerns back to the front line. This is a very good post.

04/18/2008 11:47 PM

by Ray Nellum, Fort Smith Real Estate (Ramona Roberts Realtors)

Gita - Hello. Thanks again mama. I definitely wish that there is a cure for autism soon. Thank you very much for your prayers.

Ray- Thank you very much brother Ray. This is a another good reason to be thankful to God in spite of the situation we are in. My prayer that we get more involved so that we can be autism. Thanks for your kind words and as usual always support me brother Ray. Thanks for your comments.

04/23/2008 08:09 PM

by Lanre Folayan "Buy a home in Washington,DC" (EXIT PREMIER REALTY)

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