Autism in the U.S. and the Good Shepherd School
Filed by Ben Allen in Education, Local News.
January 4, 2012
Autism in the United States:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2006, an average of 1 in 110 children in the U.S. had autism (also known as an autism spectral disorder). (read more here)
In 2002, about 1 in 500 children had autism. (here)
Autism is at least 4 times more likely to occur in boys than girls. (here)
Medical costs for those with autism average about $5,000 more per year than someone without autism. (here)
The Good Shepherd Catholic School at Mercy:
School serves young children ages 3 to 9 with autism or similar neurological disorders. It’s a partnership between the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, University of Central Oklahoma and Mercy Hospital.
Current enrollment: 7
Tuition: $21,000 for full day students; $10,500 for half day students
Location: Mercy Hospital Campus, Oklahoma City
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