4月2日^ND 已被指定為世界自閉症日，並將四月指定為自閉症意識月。一項名為“提高意識的運動” 點亮藍色，您會發現許多著名的地標、飯店、博物館、橋樑和零售商店都採用獨特的藍色燈光，以聲援這項重要事業。就連帝國大廈也會在 4 月 2 日晚上亮起藍色燈光^ND.

自閉症的影響

If any developmental disability deserves our immediate attention it is autism. At present, it is estimated that 1.5 million Americans are affected personally. It is the most rapidly growing developmental disability in the nation, with an astounding 10-17% annual growth rate.

自閉症除了對個人和家庭產生影響外，還產生巨大的經濟影響。根據預測，光是 2013 年，自閉症患者的住房和治療費用就將超過 600 億美元，而且未來幾年費用肯定會上升。然而，透過早期診斷，可以顯著降低終身護理的成本。

關於自閉症市場研究

SIS 國際市場研究 is conducting a nationwide survey aimed at pinpointing the housing needs of adolescents and adults with autism. We have conducted large Market Research studies for non-profits and healthcare organizations.  If you are an expert in the field, or a family-member of someone with autism and would like to participate in our Qualitative Market Research studies and Quantitative surveys, please email us at: [email protected].