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Nonprofit camp takes autism to extreme 		   
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From troubled youths in inner-city ghettos to physically handicapped war veterans and many other groups, an increasing number of people have been brought here by a variety of groups holding sessions in all seasons.

A rather striking addition to that array of organizations and activities is the Extreme Sports Camp (ESC) for youngsters dealing with autism, which is a growing health care concern in the U.S.

Autism is what’s called a “spectrum disorder,” meaning those who have it show varying degrees of severity in their disabilities, both physical and mental.

“According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every 150 children in the United States has an autism spectrum disorder, a 10-fold increase in the rates reported even two decades ago,” declares the ESC website, www.extremesportscamp.org.

The organization was conceived in 2001 by Sallie Bernard, parent of an autistic 20-year old and chairwoman of the board at ESC, and Doug Gilstrap — ski/snowboard instructor, program director of ESC and a specialist at working with special-needs children and adults.
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07/21/2008by: shannonj
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