About Us
Lacrosse for Autism was created by Brendan and Jenn Fleming in January 2007 with the genuine support of Lacrosse Unlimited Inc. Our son, was diagnosed at eighteen months with PDD NOS (pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified) on the Autism spectrum. His development relies continuously on the support and love of his teachers and therapists. We created Lacrosse for Autism events to celebrate and show our appreciation to all teachers and therapists of children with autism and bring autism awareness to the lacrosse community. |
Facts about Autism courtesy of autismspeaks.org
Did you know:
- 1 in 150 children is diagnosed with autism
- 1 in 94 boys is on the autism spectrum
- 67 children are diagnosed per day
- A new case is diagnosed almost every 20 minutes
- More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined
- Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.
- Autism costs the nation over $90 billion per year, a figure expected to double in the next decade
- Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases
- Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism
- There is no medical detection or cure for autism
- Incidence vs. Private Funding
- Leukemia: Affects 1 in 25,000 / Funding: $310 million
- Muscular Dystrophy: Affects 1 in 20,000 / Funding: $175 million
- Pediatric AIDS: Affects 1 in 8,000 / Funding: $394 million
- Juvenile Diabetes: Affects 1 in 500 / Funding: $130 million
- Autism: Affects 1 in 150 / Funding: $15 million