Why A2B Matters!
We exist to bring hope, opportunity, and support to neurodivergent children and their families. We help create pathways, build confidence, and promote dignity through education, resources, and emotional support.
15%
(7.5M students)
In 2022–23, 15%
of U.S. public school
students received
special education
services under IDEA.
NCES (The Condition
of Education 2024)
18
Months
Autism can sometimes be detected by 18 months; by age 2, a diagnosis by an experienced professional can be considered reliable.
CDC Autism Screening/Diagnosis
61%
Nearly two-thirds of autism specialty centers reported evaluation wait times longer than 4 months (and ~15% reported waits over a year or closed waitlists).
CMS report on autism diagnostic evaluation wait times
1.65× higher odds
Children and teens with chronic illness/disability are more likely to be bullied (meta-analysis: odds ratio 1.65).
Pinquart (2017) meta-analysis on bullying and disability
