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In 2001-2004, about 7 children out of every 1,000 children were reported to
be diagnosed with mental retardation.

Between 3-8 percent of the babies born each year will be affected by developmental
disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or mental retardation.

In 2003--2004, an estimated 300,000 U.S. children aged 4--17 years were
reported to have Autism.

During the 2001-2002 school year, an estimated 6.5 million children were enrolled
in special education programs. This is almost 75% increase from 1976-1977.

The economic costs associated with autism are approximately $35 billion dollars
per year.