This autism video is part of a series of autism videos from a
half-hour special on autism. This segment is very informative
and gives the signs, symptoms, and characteristics of autism at
an early age. Autism can be diagnosed in children as young as 12
months old. This is extremely important because the studies have
shown that the earlier treatment and therapy can begin, the
better chance of success for that child later in life. When
autism is suspected in a young child, common things to look for
include: Did You Know? * In 1970, Autism affected 1 out of
10,000 children * Autism now affects 1 out of 110 children *
Autism affects 1 in 70 boys * 1.7 million Americans have some
form of autism * 4 out of 5 autistic children are boys * Autism
has an annual cost of $90 billion worldwide * The estimated
healthcare costs of someone with autism over their lifetime is
$3.2 million Recent studies at Vanderbilt University and the
University of Rochester reveal a startling discovery about
autism. In testing a common theor