Autism Society of America

L.A. Woman Brings Hope to Families With Autistic Children

Tabby Biddle | Posted 05.25.2011

Tabby Biddle

While teaching in an elementary school in Maryland, Lauren Henry noticed that autistic children were completely overwhelmed in mainstream classrooms. Lauren knew that these children could have a better experience.

Autism Rate Now at One Percent of All US Children?

David Kirby | Posted 11.17.2011

David Kirby

A pair of federally funded studies on autism rates is about to make news -- big news -- and it isn't good: It would appear that somewhere around one percent of all US children currently have an autism spectrum disorder.