The document summarizes statistics about the rising rates of autism in children in the United States. It states that approximately 628,320 children are diagnosed with autism each year in the US, more than the population of Atlanta. The rates of autism have been increasing steadily, from 1 in 500 children in 1995 to 1 in 88 children in 2011. Families spend on average $60,000 per year treating an autistic child, creating financial hardship. Many health plans do not cover treatment costs.

2. Of course you've heard of autism…
you just don't know what it is
Before we explain what it is, lets think about some numbers:
Only 2-3 children are born autistic,
every day in every state
that means 628,320 children a year in the US alone,
this is more than the population of Atlanta.
or for sports enthusiasts…it is like 7 Rose Bowl stadiums in Pasadena.
Can you imagine if the entire city of Miami developed autism over
a period of 12 years and the government did nothing about it?
In simple words autistic children have problems
in their brain development
that create intellectual disability and difficulties
in motor coordination and social interaction.

3. Most autistic kids you are recognizable because
they can't communicate.
(smiley with no smile)
they don't lack emotions, they just can't communicate them
It's as if they are in another planet…
in 1995 1 in every 500 children were born autistic
in 2001 1 in 250
in 2004 1 in 166
in 2007 1 in 150
in 2009 1 in 110
in 2011 1 in 88
today ???? who knows
(funnel)
The probabilities are that you or someone from your
senior class will have an autistic child.
And probabilities double for your grandchildren.
(yearbook)

4. The average family spends $60,000 a year treating their autistic children.
The average american family earns $45,000 a year… -36k in average spending
that's less than 10K (math problem)
and many states do not require health plans to cover autism
that leaves you with at least a debt of 50k, that grows every year
(-50k growing)
We don't need your money, we need you to make use of your vote.
Because 1 in 88 children can't wait but 87 out of 88 can do something about it
By writing an email, signing a petition, clicking a link, or just share this video.

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