The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention even called autism a national public health crisis because of its unknown cause or cure. Although extensive therapy and treatments help autistic children develop and learn, many have trouble giving him or find access.
Autism Speaks has recently conducted a study to rank the cities on the quality of life of people with autism and their families. Top 10 cities include Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and parts of northern New Jersey.
The survey was conducted to highlight the particular problems and autistic families when it comes to obtain services and resources.
The co-founder of Autism Speaks, Bob Wright, said: "These survey results confirm what we hear every day from families - they struggle to get their services for children who are essential to their development and well-being to them. "
the provision of health care and intensive autism treatment is expensive. Currently, some states require health insurance companies to cover certain therapies and treatments for autistic children. But these therapies and treatments vary widely.
some people may also have trouble getting time off to work to care for a child with autism or need time off to care for children. overall, only 26 percent of respondents in the study were satisfied with the services and resources that are available.
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