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About Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social communication, social interaction, and behavior. Individuals with autism can have difficulty: building relationships, communicating with others, regulating their emotions, and understanding others’ points of view.
For more information about autism, visit our Autism Fact page.
Why is Autism Awareness important?
In April, National Autism Awareness Month, we have the platform to promote powerful messages that encourage people to accept and embrace individuals with autism as an important part of our communities. With your actions, you can make a difference.
The “DOs” of autism awareness:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social communication, social interaction, and behavior. Individuals with autism can have difficulty: building relationships, communicating with others, regulating their emotions, and understanding others’ points of view.
For more information about autism, visit our Autism Fact page.
Why is Autism Awareness important?
In April, National Autism Awareness Month, we have the platform to promote powerful messages that encourage people to accept and embrace individuals with autism as an important part of our communities. With your actions, you can make a difference.
The “DOs” of autism awareness:
- DO share a smile
- DO be respectful
- DO show compassion
- DO include individuals with autism and their families in your community
- DO be a friend
- DO ask questions
- DO support autism-friendly spaces and events
- DO spread awareness through action!
Autism Awareness Spotlight
Autism Awareness: Walk-a-thon
Over the span of almost 15 years, Kristi Diklich, Kerianne Morris, Kristen Lenox, Stephanie Kurp & Lisa Gast of the Sparta Schools have hosted their annual walk-a-thon in honor of autism awareness month. Not only have they thrown this event each year, but they also switch things up by including other activities such as painting nights and dress down days!
Acappella For Autism: Sing-a-thon
The students at Moorestown High School have their autism awareness efforts in tune! Each year they plan a sing-off with neighboring schools all to raise funds and awareness for autism.
