Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder, affecting 1 in 88 children born today. It occurs in all ethnic and social groups, and is four times more likely to affect boys than girls. When a child is autistic, and it’s discovered early, the response is critical. Early intervention is a critical tool for children to learn basic skills and ways of handling the world, lessons that would be far more difficult to learn later on. A child as young as 18 months can benefit from physical, occupational, speech, and behavioral therapies. Parents can learn strategies, what works and what doesn’t, and ultimately be better prepared for what lies ahead.
Last year the Topping Brothers held a golf fundraiser to raise money for autism research, but more donations are needed. For more information, visit autismspeaksscv.com.