BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) - Prior to the start of the session, there was broad bipartisan agreement that child care was one of the most critical issues No.
The rate of autism among American children has grown steadily over the past three decades, but advocates say funding support is not keeping up with the need for services. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports one in 30 eight-year-old children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, up 52% from 2017 and 178% since 2000. Health and social service advocates say early intervention is helping more Illinois children with the developmental disease, but insurance and other assistance plans need to be improved. .