About Autism

Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Today, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is four times more likely to strike boys than girls. Autism impairs a person's ability to communicate and relate to others. It is also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessively arranging objects or following very specific routines. Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe.

— from Autism Speaks web site

To learn more about autism visit these web sites...

• Autism Speaks
• Autism Society of America
• DAN!/Autism Research Insitute
• TACA

Have a child on the spectrum?
Participate in IAN, the Interactive Autism Network. This project from Kennedy Krieger is a national online registry and research database.

Local Maryland Information

• Anne Arundel County Chapter of the Autism Society of America
• Maryland Chapters of the Autism Society of America - visit here to find your local chapter
• Pathfinders for Autism - This has great database of service providers in Maryland.

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Art Now for Autism
Copyright 2008
The copyrights of each individual piece of art
are retained by the artist who created it.

Art Now for Autism is organized by Claudine Intner.
100% of funds raised through the art exhibition will go to Autism Speaks
through its Walk Now for Autism.
T-shirt and other cafe press sales will help defray the costs of running Art Now for Autism.
Questions? Please email Claudine.