"Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest growing developmental condition in the western world. There is no typical case and there is no accepted cure for it. Fifty years ago it was considered rare, affecting one in 10,000 children. Now the number of children being diagnosed with ASD in the United States is one in 90. The incidence is also rising dramatically in Australia."
Full article: http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/stories/2012/08/23/3574441.htm
This program will air tonight (Monday 27th August 2012) on ABC 1 at 8.30pm.
Thanks to Shayne Keenan, the Horsham/Wimmera CRT Network co-ordinator, for the heads up!
We'd also like to remind upper Hume CRTs that our "Autism Spectrum Disorder and Visual Resources" professional development workshop with Sue King is open for booking!
Regards,
Mel.
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