*Special Episode * A Discussion about the 2021 Autism Prevalence Numbers with TACA Founder, Lisa Ackerman
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*Special Episode*
Joins us for this special episode featuring the founder of TACA, Lisa Ackerman as she and our host discuss the Autism Prevalence Numbers that have recently been released in the CDC report a few days ago. Tune in and join the discussion with Lisa and our host Shannon Penrod.
2:28 What did the new report say?
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4:00 What are the key findings?
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4:38 Autism Prevalence Graph
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6:37 This is complicated: what data is collected, for what time periods and how is it shared?
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9:56 Annual Impact of Rising Prevalence in the Societal Cost
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11:22 The press continue to report that the increase \\u201cbetter awareness\\u201d and \\u201cwider availability of services\\u201d\\xa0 - what does the data demonstrate?
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15:55 In world with resources, what should the data include in the future?
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18:15 What can parents and community do?
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23:54 Shannon shares a touching Christmas story
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31:00 Shannon drops big news about a book release June of 2022
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31:30 A conversation about referring to individuals on the autism spectrum how they would like to be referred to
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35:07 Words of wisdom for Adults with autism that do not want to try
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42:52 About the TACA Autism Journey Guide
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47:55 About the TACA Mentors
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49:27 Information about Next year\'s Online TACA Conference
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52:12 How is your son doing?
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55:50 A conversation with the viewers
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58:57 Lisa Ackerman\'s Closing Statements
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1:00:02 This week on Autism Live
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