These 16 oz specialty soy candles come filled with the scent of your choice of scent then topped off with Puzzle Pieces that reflect the complexity of the autism spectrum. * Currently, the Autism Society estimates that the lifetime cost of caring for a child with autism ranges from $3.5 million to $5 million, and that the United States is facing almost $90 billion annually in costs for autism (this figure includes research, insurance costs and non-covered expenses, Medicaid waivers for autism, educational spending, housing, transportation, employment, in addition to related therapeutic services and caregiver costs). Autism knows no racial, ethnic, social boundaries, family income, lifestyle, or educational levels and can affect any family, and any child. And although the overall incidence of autism is consistent around the globe, it is four times more prevalent in boys than in girls. Information provided by The Autism Society of America. * We will be donating 25% of the sales of these candles to the http://www.flutiefoundation.org An organization started by a fellow Natick High graduate.
