Tuesday, April 24, 2012

CDC Study


Monday April 16

Ive been interested in this CDC study on autism that just came out. Specifically its on autism spectrum disorders. Find it here http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2012/p0329_autism_disorder.html. They are estimating that one in eighty-eight kids in the US is “on the spectrum”. The numbers have skyrocketed in minority communities and among boys. This makes me wonder if it’s a matter of more occurrences or just better detection.  It will be interesting to see what sorts of research and new information they come up with as a result of this.  This understanding research and studies ties in with the course work and the alliance stuff as it changes how we see our communities and how communities address the needs of their citizens.

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