Autism Speaks/Cure Autism Now (CAN) is an organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists committed to
accelerating the pace of biomedical research in autism through raising money for research projects, education and
outreach. Founded by parents of children with autism in 1995, the organization has grown from a kitchen-table effort to the
largest provider of support for autism research and resources in the country. The organization's primary focus is to fund
essential research through a variety of programs designed to encourage innovative approaches toward identifying the
causes, prevention, treatment and a cure for autism and related disorders.
Since its founding, Cure Autism Now has committed nearly $39 million in research, the establishment and ongoing support
of the Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE), and numerous outreach and awareness activities aimed at families,
physicians, governmental officials and the general public.
Autism is a national crisis. It is the fastest growing disability in the United States. A child is diagnosed with autism every 20
minutes and it now affects one in every 150 children.
More than a disorder, autism is a national crisis affecting more than 1.5 million Americans and costing the country more
than $90 billion annual. As the rate of autism accelerates, so do our efforts.
accelerating the pace of biomedical research in autism through raising money for research projects, education and
outreach. Founded by parents of children with autism in 1995, the organization has grown from a kitchen-table effort to the
largest provider of support for autism research and resources in the country. The organization's primary focus is to fund
essential research through a variety of programs designed to encourage innovative approaches toward identifying the
causes, prevention, treatment and a cure for autism and related disorders.
Since its founding, Cure Autism Now has committed nearly $39 million in research, the establishment and ongoing support
of the Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE), and numerous outreach and awareness activities aimed at families,
physicians, governmental officials and the general public.
Autism is a national crisis. It is the fastest growing disability in the United States. A child is diagnosed with autism every 20
minutes and it now affects one in every 150 children.
More than a disorder, autism is a national crisis affecting more than 1.5 million Americans and costing the country more
than $90 billion annual. As the rate of autism accelerates, so do our efforts.
11 years ago, my son Marcus, was diagnosed with Autism. At that time, autism was
considered, by most, to be a rare, lifelong condition that was untreatable, incurable and
hopeless. Through the commitment of families, scientists, and the work of organizations
like Cure Autism Now and Autism Speaks, today we know that autism is treatable, and that
we will one day have a cure! Lasting Beauty Cosmetics is happy to announce that Autism
Speaks/CAN is our charity of focus! Thank You very much for your support!
Please visit www.cureautismnow.org or www.autismspeaks.org for more information on
autism and how you can help.
Thank You!
Kari Wise
considered, by most, to be a rare, lifelong condition that was untreatable, incurable and
hopeless. Through the commitment of families, scientists, and the work of organizations
like Cure Autism Now and Autism Speaks, today we know that autism is treatable, and that
we will one day have a cure! Lasting Beauty Cosmetics is happy to announce that Autism
Speaks/CAN is our charity of focus! Thank You very much for your support!
Please visit www.cureautismnow.org or www.autismspeaks.org for more information on
autism and how you can help.
Thank You!
Kari Wise
| "The main signs and symptoms of autism involve language, social behavior, and behaviors concerning objects and routines." P. Filipeck, M.D. Practice Parameters: Screening & Diagnosis of Autism |
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