2. “At Autism Speaks, our goal is to
change the future for all who
struggle with autism spectrum
disorders.”
"Mission." Autism Speaks. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec.
2014. <http://www.autismspeaks.org/about-
us/mission>.
3. To spread awareness and donate to the
cause for research
4. Problem: lack of research
Solution: Donations, walks
Future: Answers/awareness
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5. 1. Funding for research
2. Awareness for community
3. Prevention/
Treatment
6. Without financial backing, the
organization cannot conduct research
for answers
7. Lack of awareness leads to negative
treatment of autistic people
8. “A new government survey of parents
indicates that 1 in 50 school-age
children have autism spectrum disorder
(ASD). This is significantly higher than the
official government estimate of 1 in 88
American children…”
"National Survey Pegs Autism Prevalence at
1 in 50 School-age Children."Autism Speaks.
N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2014.
<http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/scie
nce-news/national-survey-pegs-autism-
prevalence-1-50-school-age-children>.
9. Not yet any genetic solution to the
‘autistic puzzle’
10. You can gain knowledge and treat
autistic students more properly
18. “Asperger’s is not a disease.
It’s a way of being. There is
no cure, nor is there a need
for one. There is, however, a
need for knowledge and
adaptation on the part of
Aspergian kids and their
families and friends.”
Robison, John Elder. Look Me in the Eye:
My Life with Asperger's. New York: Crown,
2007. Print.
22. We can find answers and bring hope to
families
23. “In 2013, Autism Speaks committed close to $5
million in new funding through its Science grants
and fellowships programs…through its Family
Services grants, Autism Speaks committed $1.2
million to local service providers in 2013. The grants
will help create new and expand existing local
programs to improve and enrich the lives of
individuals with autism.”
"Autism Speaks Recognized as a Top Non-
Profit." ProQuest Research Library. Targeted News
Service, 20 Dec. 2013. Web. 15 Dec. 2014.
<http://search.proquest.com/docview/1469956359?
accountid=136288>.
25. Problem: Not enough awareness
Solution: Participate in Walk
Future: Community will have gained knowledge
26.
27. "Mission." Autism Speaks. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2014.
<http://www.autismspeaks.org/about-us/mission>.
"National Survey Pegs Autism Prevalence at 1 in 50 School-age Children."Autism Speaks. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2014. <http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/national-survey-
pegs-autism-prevalence-1-50-school-age-children>.
Robison, John Elder. Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's. New York: Crown,
2007. Print.
"Autism Speaks Recognized as a Top Non-Profit." ProQuest Research Library. Targeted News Service
20 Dec. 2013. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <http://search.proquest.com/docview/1469956359?
accountid=136288>.