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What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a group of complex developmental brain disorders caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. ASD are characterized by: Social Challenges Communication Difficulties Repetitive Behaviors
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Rising Prevalence Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder in the US and presents a challenge across a lifetime.
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Rising Cost Current Annual Cost of Autism to US Society: $137B
Families face annual costs of over $60,000 Current Annual Cost of Autism to US Society: $137B (Up from $35B in 2006) Lifetime Cost to an Individual with ASD: $2.3M
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Our Mission Autism Speaks’ mission is to improve the lives and futures of all who struggle with ASD Funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism Raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society Advocating for all those affected by autism Providing information and resources through family services
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Autism Speaks’ Role We are the world’s largest autism science and advocacy organization and have committed over $500 million to our mission through 2016. We hold Walk Now for Autism Speaks events in more than 90 cities annually. More than 500,000 people participate every year. We have successfully lobbied for laws mandating insurance coverage for autism therapy in 38 states. We provide information, tools and resources to individuals with autism, their families, professionals and the greater community.
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What can Autism Speaks do for Your Brand?
Autism Speaks works with some of the nation’s leading corporations to increase awareness and raise funds Autism Speaks offers its corporate partners a unique, high-profile opportunity to engage on a national level with the fastest growing developmental disorder health issue of our time We will help develop a customized program to reach your cause marketing and philanthropic goals while promoting a positive corporate image
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Monthly Unique Visitors
Digital Assets 2.4 million+ social media followers across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram consistently engage with co-branded, collaborative messaging. Autismspeaks.org web traffic has seen a 100% increase over last year - averaging over a million unique visitors a month* Monthly Unique Visitors *quantcast
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate Sponsor: $100,000 and up Proud Supporter: $25,000 - $100,000 Light It Up Blue Sponsorship and Fundraising Unite with more than 7 continents and 136 countries each April to “Light It Up Blue” in celebration of April 2nd World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month. Walk Now for Autism Speaks Sponsorship Join the more than 500,000 individuals nationwide and in Canada in more than 100 communities and step up your support of the autism community. Autism Speaks U Sponsorship Engage with the academic community and join colleges across the country in support of the Autism Speaks mission. Team Up! with Autism Speaks Sponsorship Attract the attention of endurance enthusiasts by showcasing your brand and your commitment to find the answers to the puzzle of autism. Special Events Sponsorship Support Autism Speaks and highlight your organization through a wide range of local and star-studded national events that best reflect your brand personality. Sports Sponsors High-profile opportunity to engage with national and local sport teams through awareness games, suite sponsorships and champion highlight outreach.
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