Our Mission:

 

 

We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder.

 

 

No other organization offers the nationwide, comprehensive mission funding Research, Awareness, Advocacy and Community Services. As such, Autism Speaks serves as the national umbrella for the entire autism community. Autism Speaks unique approach works to advance the science, provide a united voice for the community, and invites the general public in to become part of our crusade.

 

 

We Need Your Help:

 

 

Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder, affecting 1 in 110 children or 1 in 70 boys born today. Despite the high prevalence and growing health care costs associated with caring for a child with autism, autism research receives less than 5% of the research funding of many other, less prevalent, childhood diseases.

 

 

About Walk Now for Autism Speaks:

 

 

Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a family walk and an autism community resource fair heightening public awareness and raising money to fund autism research. Scheduled in 80 U.S. cities in 2010, Walk Now for Autism Speaks' national appeal extends beyond the autism community.

 

 

Attendees include families and friends united in their support of those affected by autism; business and civic leaders; medical professionals; educators; and local and national celebrities. Attendees come from a wealth of backgrounds and ethnicities sharing a commitment to finding the missing piece of the puzzle.

 

 

For more information visit www.walknowforautismspeaks.org