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I am proud to announce that I am the Team Captain representing Rothman Institute in our partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles in fundraising for Autism! Fundraising and Philadelphia are two of my greatest passions, and I am ecstatic to integrate them for a terrific cause such as the Eagles Autism Challenge.
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Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths. The term “spectrum” reflects the wide variation in challenges and strengths possessed by each person with autism. We now know that there are many types of Autism caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences. ASD is now being identified at a rate of 1 in 68 births, making it the largest developmental disorder in the world.
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Having a child with autism is emotionally, physically, and financially challenging. On average, ASD costs a family $60,000 per year. Such costs typically include an ongoing mix of special education programs, medical care, and lost wages. Over the last 20 years, the diagnosis of ASD has increased at a startling rate, yet it has historically been underfunded, misunderstood and under-researched.
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On May 19, 2018 I will join the entire Philadelphia Eagles organization and thousands of Philadelphia area residents who will ride, run or walk to raise funds for innovative research and programs to help unlock the mystery of autism. 100% of participant-raised funds will go directly towards autism research and programs at a coalition of leading institutions including Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Drexel University and Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health.
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There is no known “cure” for autism. This does not mean, however, that nothing can be done to help. Our understanding of autism has grown tremendously and as we learn more about the condition, more evidence-based interventions will undoubtedly become available. The Eagles Autism Challenge aims to inspire and engage the community, so together; we can provide much needed support to make a lasting impact in the field of autism.
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