autism awareness month: make a difference
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Since the 1970s, the United States has recognized April as National Autism Awareness Month. It is estimated that one in 110 babies born in U.S. have autism, with symptoms occurring in later childhood.TRANSCRIPT
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Autism Awareness Month: Make a Difference
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Since the 1970s, the United States has recognized April as National Autism Awareness Month. It is estimated that one in 110 babies born in U.S. have autism, with symptoms occurring in later childhood.
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• Autism is a developmental disorder that affects a child’s communication’s skills and social development. • Symptoms typically manifest somewhere between birth and three years of age.
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• A range of symptoms affects each child with autism differently, leading it to be called a “spectrum disorder.” • Severity of symptoms ranges on a spectrum from mild to severe. • Less severe forms of autism may include Asperger’s syndrome. • If these disorders receive an early diagnosis, treatment may be more successful.
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Symptoms of Autism include:• Difficulty communicating via speaking or body language.• Repetition in mannerisms including hand-flapping, object twirling, etc.• Little or no eye contact with others.• Trouble forming lasting personal relationships.• Lack of spontaneous play, overly focused on a certain object or subject.
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What you can do to help:• The official symbol of National Autism Awareness Month is the rainbow-colored Puzzle Ribbon. • You can wear this ribbon on your clothes, car or even purse or hat to show your support.
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• You can also join in one of many activities and events sponsored by the Autism Society.• Also, Carino’s Italian Restaurant will give a portion of its proceeds gained throughout April to the Autism Society for National Autism Awareness Month. For a location near you, visit www.carinos.com.
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Talk to your legislators:• Local and federal legislators can help further the cause, too.• You can write a simple and straightforward letter to your state representative telling them to “vote 4 Autism” and further legislation like the Combating Autism Act. • “Vote 4 Autism” is a group dedicated to just that – making a change through legislation. • Be sure to check with your local Autism Society chapter to stay abreast of the latest events and information.
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