About us Founded in 2009
In 2008 my son was diagnosed with ASD and I struggled to get the correct services for him. Even worse I had to fight for the services that were available.
I was forced to leave my career and care for my son living off my savings and retirement. (Which I would do all over again, if I had to)
As I made my journey, I didn't find very many organizations that spoke specifically to me an African American parent raising an African American Male with ASD. I noticed their were huge disparities in at risk communities. Even worse many misdiagnosed and undiagnosed children in at risk communities end up in the criminal justice system each year.
I made a promise that once I got a handle on our situation, I would help others.
In March 2009 The Color of Autism was founded.
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Through charitable donations, The Color of Autism Foundation can provide much needed services to those who need it the most. Invest in the life of a child by making a monetary donation. Your help is needed! A monetary donation, a commitment of time, anything you can possibly offer to help us aid children and their families. Your commitment to us will help families who so greatly need our support. While there is no cure for autism, there is most certainly hope. A child with autism spectrum disorders can become so many things! Most are very intelligent, caring and excel academically. Lets do everything we can to make sure these children reach their utmost potential!
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P.O Box 1087
Mableton, GA 30126
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Things You Should Know
What is Autism?
Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). The other pervasive developmental disorders are PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not
Otherwise Specified), Asperger's Syndrome, Rett Syndrome and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. Many parents and professionals refer to this group as Autism Spectrum Disorders.
How common is Autism?
Today, it is estimated that one in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined. An estimated 1.5 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide are affected by autism. Government statistics suggest the prevalence rate of autism is increasing 10-17 percent annually. There is not established explanation for this increase, although improved diagnosis and environmental influences are two reasons often considered. Studies suggest boys are more likely than girls to develop autism and receive the diagnosis three to four times more frequently. Current estimates are that in the United States alone, one out of 70 boys is diagnosed with autism.
Did You know?
· Autism Spectrum disorders affect children of all races.
· African-American children frequently are confronted with late diagnosis or misdiagnosis.
· Many misdiagnosed and undiagnosed autistic children end up in the criminal justice system each year.
· There are very few clinical studies on autistic African American Children.
· Many of the beneficial therapies aren't covered by insurance.
· Did you know that many parents of autistic children are unemployed or under employed due to a lack of childcare for their special needs child. And while many day care centers make claims of inclusion; most are not.
