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Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States.* Today, 1 in 110 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, a 600% increase in the past 20 years. Despite this prevalence, research shows that many parents of young children are generally unaware of autism. This campaign seeks to educate parents about the growing rate of autism in this country and to ultimately increase the level of early detection. Because there is currently no cure for autism and no effective means to prevent it, early detection is the crucial first step in helping children with autism. With appropriate early-intervention services from ages 3-5, between 20% and 50% of children diagnosed with autism will be able to attend mainstream kindergarten. The PSAs illustrate the growing prevalence of autism with the startling statistic that 1 in 110 children are diagnosed. The PSAs also encourage parents of young children to visit www.autismspeaks.org to learn the early signs of the disorder. The campaign launched in April 2006. *Centers for Disease Control

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