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The Idaho Autism Community (IAC) is an action based organization that seeks to provide opportunities for autism awareness and advocates for change for autism in Idaho.  We aim to serve individuals, families, and communities affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders both directly and indirectly.  We organize and operate under 4 Objectives... 

 

 

Knowledge          Opportunity          Resources          Hope

 

 

Come check out one of our local chapter meetings and find out how you can get involved and make a difference in your area!
 
FACT & MYTH

 

 

FACT

DID YOU KNOW… 

*        1 in 150 children is diagnosed with autism  
*        67 children are diagnosed per day
*        A new case is diagnosed almost every 20 minutes
 *        More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined!
*        Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.
*        Autism is a GLOBAL epidemic
*        Autism costs the nation over $90 billion per year, a figure expected to double in the next decade
*        Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases
*        Boys are four times more affected than girls (1 in 94)
*        There is no medical detection for autism  
*        THERE IS CURRENTLY NO CURE 
SOURCE: www.autismspeaks.org/whatisit/facts.php 

 

MYTH

 

CHILDREN WITH AUTISM NEVER MAKE EYE CONTACT
Some do make eye contact and some make eye contact after working for years to learn to make eye contact.
INSIDE A CHILD WITH AUTISM IS A GENIUS
Children with autism have a wide range of IQ scores and skills. However, a child that may remember the birthday of every child in their class may not remember their names.
CHILDREN WITH AUTISM CAN'T SHOW AFFECTION
This is difficult for most children with autism, but not always true. Bonds and affection can be achieved in many cases but it takes work, time, and patience.
PROGRESS MEANS A CHILD DOES NOT HAVE AUTISM
False.  Progress means hard work, love, and support is paying off.
AFFECTION AND SMILING AT YOU MEANS A CHILD DOES NOT HAVE AUTISM
False. All children are different and with time, work, and love many that don't show affection will learn to show affection.
AUTISM CAN BE OUTGROWN
False. It can be treated and children and adults with autism can lead productive and happy lives - and so can their families.
BAD PARENTING CAUSES AUTISM
False.
CHILDREN WITH AUTISM CANNOT LEARN
False. But often the key is figuring out how they learn and teaching them appropriately. Each child is different.
AUTISM IS RARE…
FALSE!