TV Shows/Movies
One California family explains that this movie describes emotions so well to children, that her son with autism was able to put an image and name too his own emotions
Inside Out
Alpha Xi Delta’s philanthropic partnership mission is ------- with Autism Speaks and the autism community.
"Sharing the Love"
Autism Speaks successfully advocated for autism insurance benefits covering over ------ people in all 50 states and is continually pushing to increase the age of coverage.
204 Million
In 2018 the CDC determined that approximately -----children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
1 in 59
Nearly ---- of children with autism between the ages of 6 and 15 have been bullied.
two-thirds
This ABC streamed TV series is based out of San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital and focuses on a young autistic surgeon
The Good Doctor
Alpha Xi Delta formed our philanthropic partnership with Autism Speaks in:
2009
At Autism Speaks, (amount) of every dollar we receive helps funds programs and services to increase understanding and acceptance, advance ground-breaking research, increase childhood screening and interventions, help young people transition to adulthood, and ensure that our community has access to reliable information and services across the life span.
85 cents
Autism affects ----------, of U.S. adults.
1 in 45 or 2.21 %
Anxiety disorders affect an estimated -----% of children and teens on the autism spectrum.
11 to 40 %
This Netflix original series includes a main character that is played by Keir Gilchrist, who decides he is ready to date
Atypical
Every November, Alpha Xi Delta holds our annual -----campaign to help raise critical funds for Autism Speaks to continue to enhances lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.
Letters of Love
The (------) is a service team funded by Autism Speaks that provides people with autism, their families, and caretakers support, encouragement, and assistance with locating autism service providers in their communities.
Autism Response Team (ART)
The Autism Response Team has provided over 460K people with direct assistance by email, chat, and phone in English and Spanish.
Every year, an estimated ------- autistic people age out of school-based services.
70,000
We must ensure that children who have access to services and resources continue to receive support as they enter adulthood.
Depression affects an estimated ----% of children and ----% of adults with autism.
7% of Children and 26% of adults
This children's television program has a special feature of a yellow muppet that goes by the name Julia who has a red bob hairstyle and is also autistic
Sesame Street
Alpha Xi Delta has raised over ------ nationally for Autism Speaks since we began our partnership.
$11 Million
Delivering Jobs is a new national partnership initiative between Autism Speaks, Best Buddies, Special Olympics and the Entertainment Industry Foundation to create pathways to --------- employment and leadership opportunities by 2025 for people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences.
1 million
Developmental regression, or loss of skills, such as language and social interests, affects around ----- children who will go on to be diagnosed with autism and typically occurs between ages 1 and 3.
1 in 5
On average, autism costs an estimated ----- a year through childhood, with the bulk of the costs in special services and lost wages related to increased demands on one or both parents.
$60,000
A main character of this movie had a very interesting life. From being a football star, an army hero, to a ping pong champion. He also ran around the country for three years and helped a few people along the way.
Forrest Gump
Alpha Xi Delta serves as the ------- for all Autism Speaks Walk events across the nation!
National Walk Partner
Autism Speaks has aided over ---- people through funded services and supports.
22.6 Million
An estimated ---- % of people with autism are nonverbal.
40%
More than ---- of children with autism have one or more chronic sleep problems.
half