With no known cause or cure, Autism is a complex neurological disorder which affects 1 in 166 children and 1 in 104 boys (the disorder is 4 times more prevalent in boys than girls). More children will be diagnosed with Autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes, and cancer combined. At present this makes Autism, in all of its variations (there are many, that’s why it’s referred to as a “spectrum” disorder), a lifetime condition and for far too many people this means that there is a lifetime requirement for care and support through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Given the current lack of a national autism strategy and attendant support services this also means an extraordinary time commitment for families and care givers and all too often, heavy and sometimes overwhelming personal financial commitments.