While our focus is to fund treatments of those who are diagnosed with Autism, and are not able to afford it, the purpose of Ezra Org is to be involved in other projects that improve quality of life around the world.

       Autism rates in the Big Apple have ballooned at a baffling rate. Instances of Autism Spectrum Disorder have tripled in the New York-New Jersey metro area — from 1% of the population in 2000 to 3% in 2016. That’s largely due to a growing number of diagnoses of children without intellectual disabilities, said researchers at Rutgers, in a new study published in the journal Pediatrics. They identified 4,661 8-year-olds with ASD in the metro area. The majority did not have intellectual disabilities (59.3%) and were therefore less likely to be previously identified. ASD is a developmental disorder that impacts an individual verbally, behaviorally and socially. Doctors make a diagnosis by looking at a child’s developmental history and behavior, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, since there is no exact medical test, determining ASD can be challenging. Some do not receive a diagnosis until they are adolescents or even adults. Many famiies are not able to afford costly insurance and therefore, treatment of their loved ones. EzraOrg’s goal is to help those families and take away the stress of financial hardship.