When Planning Autism Programs, Three Factors Are Key

Thursday, February 11, 2010 The stats on autism are a moving target. A decade ago, autism prevalence was estimated as affecting one in 300 children; in 2007 the CDC said prevalence was closer to one in 150 children. Various studies have sought to link the growing prevalence of autism to environmental, geographic, and genetic factors, but one thing is for sure—the numbers are rising. With rising demand for service, executive teams are planning new services. The question is what factors to consider. Based on recent research, I think there are three key factors in identifying best locations for autism . . .