Clinton has pledged $700 million a year towards research and education should she be elected President.
The number of children diagnosed with the disorder has risen from one in 10,000 in 1993 to 1 in 150 in 2007 meaning about 25,000 children are diagnosed with autism each year.
Clinton says the disease is a 'national health crisis' which costs the nation at least $35 billion each year.
Autism is a brain development disorder that impairs social interaction and communication, and causes restricted and repetitive behaviour; it usually appears before a child is three years old.
There is no cure for the disorder and most cases are managed with behaviour modification therapy and sometimes medication to control obsessive behaviours.
I picked this article because it was very interesting. I think autism is an important issue that should be talked about more. I didn't know the large amount of children that are diagnosed with autism each year. It's good that we help cure these children becuase they are the future of our country.
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