Plattsburgh Autism Alliance

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Sunday, 20 September 2009 18:00 |

Written by ANNA JOLLY |

ARC offers spectrum of care

North Country agency now offers diagnosis, assessment

By ANNA JOLLY
Contributing Writer

PLATTSBURGH — Like any new mother, Jennifer King couldn't wait to hear her son's first words and watch him play.

But even months after Xander turned 1, the words weren't coming and playtime didn't interest him.

"He would just sit and not do anything," King recalls.

Tuesday, 06 October 2009 08:00 |

Written by National Autism Association |

New Government Report Shows Autism Now Affects One in 91

National Autism Association Calls Upon Obama to Declare Autism a National Health Crisis

NIXA, Mo. - A new report out yesterday places autism rates among U.S. children at one in 91, with autism now affecting one in 58 boys. These new numbers, from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, are prompting outrage from parents and autism advocates over inaction from government health agencies in addressing the crisis affecting hundreds of thousands of American families.