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Sean's Run from Autism, hosted by ARRO
Support Autism Research and Resources of Oregon by participating in an annual fundraising run/walk on August 20th.

Autism Research & Resources of Organization (ARRO) helps support the families, friends and individuals with autism by providing information on different forms of research and augmentative communication, RDI, speech, biomedical, pregnancy, vitamins, and psychiatry.
we are definitely supportive of the individuals with autism and want to find the best way to help them to improve their health and happiness. There are medical issues that can, but not necessarily do, occur in
people with autism. The main problem is that it is sometimes very difficult, if not impossible, to get medical information from the individual because of various communication problems. So, we want to help, but are still looking for the best way to do that. Information andnetworking is where we are starting, but the Oregon Autism Center, which is our dream, is where we want to provide the coordinated direct services the families and individuals with autism need, across the disciplines of medicine, education, and family services," said Kathy Henley, the current president of ARRO Autism.

The 2015 data provided in the chart above is indicative of the rapidly growing rate of children with autism spectrum disorders. By participating in Sean's Run, you can help support the autism community.
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For additional information, visit the ARRO Autism website. If you're not sure that Sean's Run is quite your speed, you can Donate to ARRO Today.
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