We would love it if you could come out and walk with us on April 17 2012.We have participated for the last 2 years and the kids have a blast! If you want to join our team just click on this link http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/lehighvalley/team4silas and click the the join team button...its that easy! Or if you can come out and walk with us but want to donate to a great cause go to the top of the page and click donate and then support a walker and you can use my name or Silas's name.
The latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control indicate that as many as 1 in 110 children have some sort of Autism Spectrum Disorder.The study done by the CDC has monitored 8 year old children across the U.S. since 2000.More surprising is that the study makes mention of a 57% increase in Autism disorders since 2002.
Can you imagine hearing the words"your child has autism"?In a split second, life-as you know it-has changed.For a different family every 20 minutes, tomorrow will never be the same.
By participating in this event,you are helping to change the future for all who struggle with autism.By walking,you are getting us one step closer to finding what causes autism,how to prevent and treat it,and ultimately a cure so no family ever hears those words again.Until then,we walk to find answers and raise awareness about the devastating toll that autism has had on families like ours.Together,we will find the missing pieces.
Silas was diagnosed with PDD-NOS,possibly change diagnoses to Aspergers when he is older...both of which which are on the Autism spectrum,and AHDH
Thanks so much and hope to see you there!
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