Over 500 North Dakota children between the ages of three and 21 are living with Autism.
Nationally, one in 88 born are affected -- up from one in 10,000 in 1980. We still don't know why.
"Whether the recognition of the prevalence is based on more research and more theories that are out there about what causes autism, we're not exactly sure why there's such an increase in numbers. But I think the important piece is the recognition is there and efforts are being made," says Lorena Poppe, Austism Services Director for Anne Carlsen Center.
North Dakota legislators are among those taking note. Senate Bill 2193 is introduced to establish an Autism Spectrum Disorder database to record all reported cases, facilitate research and provide assistance.
Autism, which affects communication and social interactions, is four times more prevalent among boys than girls. You can contact Anne Carlsen Center for more information at www.annecenter.org. There is presently no known cure.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:45:13 GMT
Some history is worth repeating -- not so, when it comes to 2011 and historic water. In recent memory, the Mighty Missouri has raged -- in 2009, and again, in 2011. Both times, she unleashed her fury
Some history is worth repeating -- not so, when it comes to 2011 and historic water. In recent memory, the Mighty Missouri has raged -- in 2009, and again, in 2011. Both times, she unleashed her fury
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:35:23 GMT
The City of Mandan took steps tonight to stop the bleeding -- when it comes to losing their employees to higher paying jobs across the River. Beginning July 1st, adjustments will be made so that minimum
The City of Mandan took steps tonight to stop the bleeding -- when it comes to losing their employees to higher paying jobs across the River. Beginning July 1st, adjustments will be made so that minimum
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:11:08 GMT
Students and Parents are learning about Bismarck's new high school. Tonight an informational meeting is held at the Career Academy on the BSC campus, which will be the temporary location for Legacy high
Students and Parents are learning about Bismarck's new high school.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:51 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:51:12 GMT
It's hard to believe that mid-June, residents would need to pull out their snow shovels to clean up from a storm, but that's exactly what happened Monday night in Napoleon. The town of Napoleon is abuzz
It's hard to believe that mid-June, residents would need to pull out their snow shovels to clean up from a storm, but that's exactly what happened Monday night in Napoleon.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:36:05 GMT
All the rain we've received isn't attracting more mosquitoes yet this year. 80 traps like these are setup across the state to collect and test mosquitoes. In the last two weeks the traps have collected
All the rain we've received isn't attracting more mosquitoes yet this year.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
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