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Swot Analysis Of Autism

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There are several current operational issues related to autism to include cost, funding, program effectiveness and new discoveries. “The cost of supporting an individual with an ASD and intellectual disability during his or her lifespan was $2.4 million in the United States and 1.5 million (US $2.2 million) in the United Kingdom. The cost of supporting an individual with an ASD without intellectual disability was $1.4 million in the United States and 0.92 million (US $1.4 million) in the United Kingdom.” This is because most individuals with autism may have or may not have intellectual disability; also some family may need help with accommodation, special education or productivity loss. This may happen if the family of an autistic individual earns less or unemployed to help with the cost of care. The cost for children and an adult is different because children are more likely to need special education while adults need help with residential care, living accommodation. Children and adults need productivity loss, which is said to be the highest cost contributed to autistic, individuals, also adult care are more expensive than children. …show more content…

All ten sites will keep track of school-aged children and preschool-aged children to help researchers to understand the increased numbers of children with autism, and to help educate people in various communities. Also these sites will help improve the understanding of the implications of autism and other developmental

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