With an aim of serving both children and adults on the autism spectrum, Inspira Health opened its new Autism Diagnostic Center in Woodbury.
The center, which will address a critical need in southern New Jersey, is designed to offer early testing, diagnosis and comprehensive resources. It is needed.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New Jersey now has the third-highest rate of autism in the U.S.: 1 in 35, or 2.8%, of 8-year-old children and 1 in 51, or 2%, of 4-year-old children have autism spectrum disorder.
Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald (D-Voorhees) has been a longtime advocate of those in the community. “Supporting parents in their lifelong journey of raising their children is critical — even more so when supporting parents of children with autism,” he said. “Providing tangible solutions to families managing autism spectrum disorder is a smart investment in the future of our state. “The ADC is more than a building. It represents the promise of early detection, guidance and enduring community support for our children.”