4 月 2 日^nd 被指定为世界自闭症日，并将四月指定为自闭症宣传月。一项名为“自闭症宣传月”的宣传活动 点亮蓝色，许多著名地标、酒店、博物馆、桥梁和零售店都将亮起独特的蓝色灯光，以声援这一重要事业。甚至帝国大厦也将在 4 月 2 日晚上亮起蓝色灯光^nd.

自闭症的影响

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.

自闭症除了对个人和家庭造成影响外，还会带来巨大的经济影响。据预测，仅 2013 年，自闭症患者的住房和治疗费用就将超过 600 亿美元，未来几年费用肯定会不断上涨。然而，如果及早诊断，终身护理费用可以大大降低。

关于自闭症市场研究

SIS 国际市场研究 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].