More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder. In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control identified 1 in 68 children as having autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
“Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders – autism spectrum disorders – caused by a combination of genes and environmental influences. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by communication difficulties, social and behavioral challenges, and repetitive behaviors.” —Autism Speaks