ABC Family births more instances of 'Switched'

ABC Family has extended its order for newcomer series ''Switched at Birth'' from 10 to 32 episodes, using the back order of 22 to premiere at the begining of 2012.The crowd for ''Switched'' is continuing to grow with time, using its This summer 25 episode reaching series levels among audiences 12-34. The drama, which finishes its first 10 episodes August. 8, is ABC Family's No. 2 newcomer program ever as a whole audiences and top demos behind ''The Secret Existence from the American Teen.''''Everything relating to this groundbreaking show talks to the millennial audiences,'' ABC Family EVP of original programming and development Kate Juergens stated. ''It has heart, humor (and) drama as well as an incredible cast which has introduced superbly nuanced performances to each role.''Lizzy Weiss, Paul Stupin and John Ziffren professional produce ''Switched,'' which stars Katie Leclerc, Vanessa Marano, Constance Marie, D.W. Moffett, Jum Thompson, Lucas Grabeel and Sean Berdy as Emmett. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com