Celebrating Autism Awareness Month

Author: mom_to_one, 03 26th, 2009
Celebrating Autism Awareness Month

Since the 1970s, Americans have been celebrating National Autism Awareness month in April.  While April 2nd is considered to be World Autism Day, the entire month is an excellent time for parents, teachers, and all adults to familiarize themselves with autism.  Autism is one of the fastest growing developmental disabilities in the U.S., affecting about 1 in 150 children.  With that figure in mind, every 20 minutes, a child is diagnosed with a disorder in the autism spectrum.  Autism is more common that juvenile diabetes, childhood cancer, and AIDS combined.  It’s important to emphasize autism awareness during the month of April because so many children who are affected with autism might not be diagnosed right away. 

Recognizing the symptoms of autism in the early years of a child’s life will allow them to start receiving the needed treatment.  Children who are diagnosed early have a much better chance of being molded into functional adults.  The brain develops more in the early stages of life, and children who receive treatment can develop their brain despite an autism affliction and move forward with their disability.


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