The rate of Autism in the United States is now reported to be 1 in every 91 children. The "official" prevalence rate is up 50% from 1 in every 150 children just a few short years ago. Am I speechless? Am I surprised? Am I at a loss for words? Am I dumbfounded beyond belief? Are you nuts? Of course I am not surprised, nor bewildered, and I am definitely not speechless. You don't have to be part of the Autism Community for long before you realize that the "official" numbers have been inaccurate for a long time.

For the child who is recently diagnosed on the autism spectrum and their family, the costs associated with evaluations, doctor appointments, therapists, developmental pediatricians, diagnosticians, and counselors can be astronomical. When your child is diagnosed on the spectrum, the reality sets in that every dollar that comes in can be used for some type of intervention or therapy that could make a significant difference in their life. The value of the dollar takes on an entirely new meaning. The question becomes....What's in your wallet?