The number of children with autism in Illinois has increased and average of 21% per year for the last 5 years
(autism society of Illinois)
945% increase in students ages 3-21 in Illinois
(Autism Society of Illinois)
Illinois is currently ranked 51st out of the 50 states in providing adult services and support
(State of the States)
It will cost approximately 3.2 million dollars to care for an individual with autism over a lifetime
(Harvard School of Public Health)
Caring for the autism population in the US costs approximately 35 BILLION dollars PER YEAR
(Harvard School of Public Health)
Turning Pointe is committed to addressing these shocking statistics by providing a resource for training, education and community outreach that is geared towards real strategies and solutions to the ever growing needs of the autism community.
