Did you know…
- More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined
- Autism now affects 1 in 110 children and 1 in 70 boys
- Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism
- There is no medical detection or cure for autism
- Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases
Autism Speaks is a cause that is near and dear to the Grammy Award winner and reality TV show star, Toni Braxton. A few years ago, her son was diagnosed with autism after several ignored attempts from her doctors. Braxton has since been outspoken regarding her doctor’s failure to diagnose her son’s condition earlier, stating that if he had been diagnosed earlier, he could have been helped.
Braxton lends her talents and support as the celebrity spokesperson for Autism Speaks.org, help spreading the message through fundraisers and media.
To learn more about Toni Braxton;
Official Website: www.tonibraxton.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tonibraxton
Hi: Ms Braxton
My aunt and I have been talking about me communicatiing more, regarding my seven year old son who has aspergers/autism, he is high functioning and quite an amazing kid. I have followed your story for some years now. I sense the amazing qualities in your son also. When they say autism speaks, it really does!