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1 in every 59 children has been identified with an autism Spectrum Disorder!


Nearly one-fifth of all Americans – more than 56 million men, women, and children -- have a physical, sensory or intellectual disability and 38.3 million have a severe disability (source: US Census 2010). 

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People with disabilities constitute the nation’s largest minority group. 

In addition, 15.5 million have a disability that makes the activities of daily living – such as venturing outside the home, managing money or preparing meals – difficult (source: US Census 2010). 

There are over 4,000 individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities in Horry County (Medicaid Secondary Data Study Conducted by SOS and Dr. Stephen Firsing of CCU).

1 in every 59 children has been identified with an autism Spectrum Disorder!


Nearly one-fifth of all Americans – more than 56 million men, women, and children -- have a physical, sensory or intellectual disability and 38.3 million have a severe disability (source: US Census 2010). 

​

People with disabilities constitute the nation’s largest minority group. 

In addition, 15.5 million have a disability that makes the activities of daily living – such as venturing outside the home, managing money or preparing meals – difficult (source: US Census 2010). 

There are over 4,000 individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities in Horry County (Medicaid Secondary Data Study Conducted by SOS and Dr. Stephen Firsing of CCU).

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Check out the following link from the CDC with the latest updated data on autism Spectrum Disorders: CDC.gov link

According to the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, an individual has intellectual disability if he or she meets three criteria:

  1. IQ is below 70-75
  2. There are significant limitations in two or more adaptive areas (skills that are needed to live, work, and play in the community, such as communication or self-care)
  3. The condition manifests itself before the age of 18

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or autism refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.