Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior. Autistic disorder, sometimes called autism or classical ASD, is the most severe form of ASD, while other conditions along the spectrum include a milder form known as Asperger syndrome, the rare condition called Rett syndrome, and childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually referred to as PDD-NOS). Although ASD varies significantly in character and severity, it occurs in all ethnic and socioeconomic groups and affects every age group. Experts estimate that three to six children out of every 1,000 will have ASD. Males are four times more likely to have ASD than females.
The Macomb / St. Clair County Chapter of the Autism Society of America is a non-profit organization. The money we raise goes directly to some of our sponsored outings as well as autism awareness. Our chapter has done many great things in the past and will continue to do as much as we can in the future. We have sponsored movies, camps, and holiday parties at either a discounted rate or free. Our chapter has donated books to the local libraries, donated items to benefit children in the AI programs in schools with our "wish list" program, and passed out a lot of information to families in need of information regarding autism at many different local events, etc.
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