Guest guest Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Why? Because it is solely Medical !! Michele Cerruto ___________________________ N.J. Legislator Seeks Action on Autism Email this Story Feb 14, 6:45 PM (ET) By TOM HESTER Jr. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - A week after a new study found New Jersey with the nation's highest childhood autism rate, a top legislator announced plans to try to target the disorder through improved detection, treatment and awareness. The largest U.S. study of childhood autism found that about 1 in 152 have the disorder, while the highest rate - 1 in 94 children - was found in New Jersey. " While the reasons for New Jersey's high autism rates remain unclear, there is no getting around the fact that these new statistics are a wake-up call for action, " said Assembly Speaker ph Jr. He said a seven-bill package he is working on could be ready to advance during the next four months and predicated broad support. The Camden County Democrat said the bills will deal not only with children. He said the increasing number of children diagnosed with autism since 1991 will soon begin aging out of the educational system. " An upsurge in adults classified with autism is going to present new challenges for the state and our communities, " said. He said the bills in the package would: - Establish a statewide autism registry. - Train teachers in autism awareness. - Create a task force on adult autism. - Require autism awareness training for emergency personnel. - Provide more money for the Governor's Council on Autism, which spend $4 million per year. - Instruct doctors in early detection. - Revise the seven-person Governor's Council on Autism to add two more members and diversify membership. Autism is a complex disorder usually not diagnosed in children until after age 3. It's characterized by a range of behaviors, including difficulty in expressing needs and inability to socialize. Its cause isn't known. Researchers have said they don't know why the rate was so high in New Jersey. " Ms. Michele " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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