Autism Awareness Month is here! Many people still do not fully understand what Autism is, much less understand the fine differences between various ASD-like disorders and Aspergers. During April, many charitable organizations and autism specialists help people understand more about the disorder as well as raising money for research. Currently it is not known what causes ASD. April is a time to remind people that more is needed. Also, April is a time when those with ASD are in the spotlight, reminding the world that they are here to be loved.
It is estimated that one in every 110 children is affected with some sort of autism spectrum disorder, a pervasive developmental disorder that impacts every child uniquely. Many in the autism community often encounter people who have little knowledge of autism. People are frequently unaware of the daily struggles that occur with you, your child, or your students.
In order to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism, the Autism Society has been celebrating National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s. The United States recognizes April as a special opportunity for everyone to educate the public about autism and issues within the autism community.
Bob and Suzanne Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism, founded Autism Speaks in February 2005. Since then, Autism Speaks has grown into the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. They are proud of what they've been able to accomplish and look forward to continued successes in the years ahead. They are dedicated 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 the hardships of this disorder. They are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.
Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to their concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is their firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle.
Autism Speaks. It's time to listen.
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