Eden Autism Services Reponses to new Study.
EDEN AUTISM SERVICES RESPONDS TO NEW AUTISM STATISTICS
Princeton, NJ -- Eden Autism Services, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families reacts to the new study indicating that the prevalence rate of autism has increased to one in every 91 children; with boys being one in 58.
“It is not surprising to hear that the incidence of autism continues to increase, and people need to know and understand that this increase is only partially due to better diagnoses and an expanded criteria,” says Eden President & CEO, Dr. Tom McCool. “The increase is real, and although research funds are very important to help identify and cure autism, we should not ignore the needs of those children, adults, and families already impacted by autism who need and will continue to need individualized, supportive educational, residential, and employment services. The autism community needs to insure that both research and treatment needs are addressed in public funding and philanthropic circles.”
The new findings were published in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ journal Pediatrics and was based on a 2007 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) which gathered information from more than 78,000 parents on whether their child currently had an autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis.
According to Eden Chief Clinical Officer, Anne Holmes, “it is overwhelming to think of how significantly the incidence of autism has grown in just a few short years.” She is hesitant to deem that the numbers of have gone up from just better diagnosis. She believes that now, more than ever, research into the cause and services for those diagnosed are crucial.
Since 1975, Eden Autism Services has been improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families. The not-for-profit organization counts among its programs year-round educational services, early intervention, parent training, respite care, outreach services, community-based residential services, and employment opportunities. For more information, visit www.edenautismservices.org or call (609) 987-0099.
Princeton, NJ -- Eden Autism Services, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families reacts to the new study indicating that the prevalence rate of autism has increased to one in every 91 children; with boys being one in 58.
“It is not surprising to hear that the incidence of autism continues to increase, and people need to know and understand that this increase is only partially due to better diagnoses and an expanded criteria,” says Eden President & CEO, Dr. Tom McCool. “The increase is real, and although research funds are very important to help identify and cure autism, we should not ignore the needs of those children, adults, and families already impacted by autism who need and will continue to need individualized, supportive educational, residential, and employment services. The autism community needs to insure that both research and treatment needs are addressed in public funding and philanthropic circles.”
The new findings were published in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ journal Pediatrics and was based on a 2007 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) which gathered information from more than 78,000 parents on whether their child currently had an autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis.
According to Eden Chief Clinical Officer, Anne Holmes, “it is overwhelming to think of how significantly the incidence of autism has grown in just a few short years.” She is hesitant to deem that the numbers of have gone up from just better diagnosis. She believes that now, more than ever, research into the cause and services for those diagnosed are crucial.
Since 1975, Eden Autism Services has been improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families. The not-for-profit organization counts among its programs year-round educational services, early intervention, parent training, respite care, outreach services, community-based residential services, and employment opportunities. For more information, visit www.edenautismservices.org or call (609) 987-0099.
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