Sunday, January 06, 2008

This is why we should be afraid...

This is from another parent's post on a list that I am on.  10% of young boys in this country are autistic to some degree.  What will be out there for them in the future?  

"Like a lot of parents, I am concerned about what will happen when my
son's generation (9 years old) and the rest of his peers with autism
(10% of male population that age, according to CDC) mature and need
services. My son also does not have mental retardation by the "book"
and so does not qualify for group living by current standards. This
is going to be a huge social problem for our country, and for us, as
aging parents and caregivers."



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