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March 26, 2013
Vol. 10, Issue 2
In This Issue
Official CDC Statement
1 in 50
The Cost of Autism
Walk Now!
Toys/Activities
Light It Up Blue
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We hope you find this information and these articles helpful. News about the new rate of autism was released this month. Our Executive Director, Helen Mader, weighs in on this news here.  
Official CDC Statement     
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that the autism rate among American children in the US is now 1 in 50, and since boys outnumber girls with autism by a ratio of 4 or 5 to 1, somewhere between 3 and 4 percent of all American boys have an autism spectrum diagnosis......Find it Here
Article - New Report - Now 1 in 50     
U.S. schoolchildren are being diagnosed with some form of autism at a record rate of 1 in 50, according to a new government study. Read More...
The Cost of Autism 

As the rate of reported cases rises, the expense of providing care -- sometimes for a lifetime -- is becoming staggering.... Read the entire article here 

 

Proudly Supporting Walk Now for Autism Speaks!   

Once again, Behavior Frontiers will be supporting Walk Now for Autism Speaks in Los Angeles on April 20th...Support this great event in any way you can and find a walk in your area!
 

Helpful Toys & Teaching Aids     

Our behavior instructors use several toys and teaching tools and we're sharing our top activities - a great resource for all kids.  Visit Our NEW Top Picks Page

Save the Date! Tuesday, April 2nd is Light It Up Blue! 

How will you mark the date? Please tell us your plans and post your photos to our Facebook wall. Big or small, the impact is great. Make the pledge here!

Thank you for taking time to read the Behavior Frontiers newsletter. We are dedicated to bringing you the most up to date information in the field of ABA therapy. Whether you are a parent in need of services for your child or a professional dedicated to improving the lives of children with autism and other special needs, we look forward to working with you! Please give us a call or send us an email with any questions, comments, suggestions or needs you may have.

For more information please contact Helen Mader, Behavior Frontiers' Executive Director at:

Phone: 310-856-0800
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