April is National Autism Awareness Month. Let’s all help the Autism Society promote inclusion and acceptance, and assure each person living with autism the highest possible quality of life. Get involved, spread awareness and promote positive action!
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- April 2nd is #WorldAutismAwarenessDay. Wear blue to show your support for autistic individuals, and help celebrate their unique talents. #dontforgetyourblueshirt http://bit.ly/2DKszcD
- Autism is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the U.S. #autismawareness http://bit.ly/2FSHMOT
- Autism now affects 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys. #autismspeaks http://bit.ly/2tZcKiR
- Boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism. #autismkids http://bit.ly/2pq76kM
- Autism was first described by Dr. Leo Kanner in 1943, based on his study of eleven children who did not relate to their environment, people or social situations “in the ordinary way”. #autismhistory http://bit.ly/2DIMIQo
- 46% of children diagnosed with autism have an average or above-average IQ. #autisticawareness http://bit.ly/2IGDY0T
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends autism screenings at all 18- and 24-month well-child visits #autismscreenings http://bit.ly/2FL6ArN
- Autism is a spectrum disorder — it ranges from mild to severe and occurs in all ethnic, socioeconomic and age groups. #autismcommunity http://bit.ly/2pseEmq
- Here are just a few of the #autismsigns to look for in children: lack of or delay in spoken language, little to no eye contact, and repetitive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e.g., hand-flapping, twirling objects). http://bit.ly/2pq76kM
- More than 3.5 million Americans live with Autism. #autism https://bloom.bg/2umGxlI
- “It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a child with autism to raise the consciousness of the village.” — Coach Elaine Hall #autismkids https://bit.ly/2pH36wB
- Autism is a neurological disorder that typically is diagnosed by age three. #autismawareness http://bit.ly/2DDsWG3
- Autism greatly varies from person to person; no two people with #autism are alike. http://bit.ly/2FSHMOT
- “Children with autism are colorful- they are often beautiful, and like the rainbow, they stand out.” — Adele Devine #autismkids https://bit.ly/2bJ6gc9
- Autism is treatable. Children do not ‘outgrow’ autism, but studies show early diagnosis and intervention can lead to significantly improved outcomes. #autismsupport http://bit.ly/2pq76kM
- Research has consistently found vaccines are safe — no connection has been identified between autism and childhood vaccinations. #autism http://bit.ly/2GbEAgn
- While some believe those with autism lack empathy and can’t develop meaningful relationships, they can feel as much, if not more, than their peers. #autismacceptance http://bit.ly/2u4nJHu
- Many inspiring people have acknowledged autism is a part of their lives. Discover 30 in this link. #autismworld https://bit.ly/2HWU4SG
- “I am different, not less.” — Temple Grandin #differentnotless
- You can see signs of autism in infants as young as six months. #autismkids https://bit.ly/2svW7Xn
- “Hope is the greatest thing for moms of autism. Hope is what gets us out of bed in the morning.” – Jenny McCarthy #autismkids
- Special, focused interests are common for people with autism. While the topic itself can vary widely between individuals, they usually have extensive knowledge and may talk about the topic of interest often. #autismawareness http://bit.ly/2u4nJHu
- Jory Fleming was diagnosed with autism as a child, and in 2017 he earned a prestigious Rhodes scholarship to study at Oxford University. #autismwarrior http://nbcnews.to/2pzxrw5
- Rain Man, starring Dustin Hoffman, is an important movie that helped raise public awareness of the disorder. It features an autistic savant with a photographic memory who can calculate huge numbers in his head. #autismawareness http://bit.ly/2DIMIQo
- Top 10 Terrific Traits of Autistic People #autismacceptance http://bit.ly/2GfiZUr
- Researchers do not know the exact cause of autism but are investigating several theories, including links among heredity, genetics and medical problems. #autismsawarenessmonth http://bit.ly/2u9VlDV
- Dani Bowman, a child with #autism, launched her animation and illustration company at age 14. She’s been featured at #comiccon. https://bit.ly/2DX4Ndn
- The puzzle pattern in the Autism Awareness Ribbon reflects the complexity of autism. The different colors and shapes represent the diversity of the people and families living with the condition. #autismadvocate http://bit.ly/2ubcJbq
- The average age of diagnosing #autism is four years old. #autismkids https://bit.ly/1WZX4Qf
- Autism Speaks has 40 toolkits, which are resources for families of children with autism. #autism https://bit.ly/1r0qTVJ
