APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

What is Autism?

Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Today, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is four times more likely to strike boys than girls. Autism impairs a person's ability to communicate and relate to others. It is also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessively arranging objects or following very specific routines. Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe.
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Make someone aware of Autism today................print this little snippet of info and hand it to someone.
Tell them it is Autism Awareness Month and that someone you know has Autism.
Thank you.
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I am participating in Walk Now for Autism "Virtual Walk" during the month of April.
If you would like to make a donation to Autism Speaks, an organization committed to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with hardships of this disorder, PLEASE visit my virtual walk page at: http://www.walknowforautism.org/virtualwalk/personal/walkingforian