Today marks the first day of April which is also Autism Awareness Month.  Many autism organizations will commemorate this month by offering walks and other events to support a cure.  April 2 is the first global observance day for autism - World Autism Awareness Day.  With so many births resulting in children being diagnosed with autism, this subject has taken the main stage in many homes.  Studies show that if autism is diagnosed early (before the age of 3), the child has a better potential for entering the public school system with children their own age.  Early intervention and treatment can save a lot of money in future therapy costs.  If you or someone you know has a child that shows some of the symptoms of a child with autism, there are several programs that can evaluate and help children with this diagnosis.  To learn more, talk to your physician or go to http://www.cchs.org/autism to learn more about some of these services available.