Bush Signs Healthcare Related Bill For Autism

President Bush signed a bill to increase federal funding by 50 percent for the disorder, which afflicts 1.5 million people in the United States. Congress voted to increase federal funding to identify the cause of autism, now diagnosed in one in 166 children. The Senate has also approved a voice vote legislation that authorizes $945 million to National Institutes of Health over five years for autism research, screening and treatment. The institutes would reportedly research areas related to autism spectrum disorder, including an examination of whether the increase in autism diagnoses is caused by environmental factors.

According to Bush, "By creating a national education program for doctors and the public about autism, this legislation will help more people recognize the symptoms of autism." "This will lead to early identification and intervention, which is critical for children with autism," he added. child-autism-parent-cafe.com

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