Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Since then, Autism Speaks has grown into the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
This year, Nolting Real Estate, will sponsor Joshua’s Groupies at the Walk Now for Autism. Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). The other pervasive developmental disorders are PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified), Asperger’s Syndrome, Rett Syndrome and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. Many parents and professionals refer to this group as Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Joshua is a family friend who suffers from Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is a sweet 10-year old who is creative and intelligent. Joshua’s is a great artist and enthusiastically plays chess, rides bikes, and plays basket ball. He attends a small Christian school in West St. Louis county and is active in his local church.
By supporting Autism Speaks, we provide funding for continued research about this condition. In addition, Autism Speaks creates awareness about Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Government statistics suggest the prevalence rate of autism is increasing 10-17 percent annually.
For more information about Autism, Autism Speaks, and Walk Now for Autism, or to contribute, give me a call at 314-267-2636.
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