Autism Awareness Month, celebrated every year in April, provides an opportunity for families, friends, and local communities to raise public awareness about autism. It is sponsored by the Autism Society of America (ASA). Individuals and communities can get involved by participating in activities sponsored by their local ASA chapter or by promoting services related to autism.
Wouldn't it be lovely if autism only lasted one month? Unfortunately, it is lived day, by day, by day, by the individual, each family member, the community, schools, physicians, researchers, and the world in general. I don't know what we'd do without the support we receive from our families, friends, Jaden's schools, doctors, etc.!
Years ago, when we started exploring the possibility of Jaden being autistic, I really never imagined that autism would be in the news as much as it is today. It's nice to actually have people recognize the word autism or asperger's when you talk about it - and not just think about Rain Man...it's wonderful to be able to find so many websites & support groups out on the net....to actually have local groups/walks/conferences in our area!
CNN has been running specials on the entire autism spectrum this week (on TV & the net). Check out some of the articles & videos they have on their page.
Years ago, when we started exploring the possibility of Jaden being autistic, I really never imagined that autism would be in the news as much as it is today. It's nice to actually have people recognize the word autism or asperger's when you talk about it - and not just think about Rain Man...it's wonderful to be able to find so many websites & support groups out on the net....to actually have local groups/walks/conferences in our area!
CNN has been running specials on the entire autism spectrum this week (on TV & the net). Check out some of the articles & videos they have on their page.
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