4/01/2016

Autism Awareness Month, See how you can Join In #LIUB

Autism Speaks Light It Up Blue - Join Today


April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month so this my that will be my blog's theme this month. April 2nd is World Autism Day and Autism Speaks annual Light it Up Blue Day. People all over the world wear blue and light up their community to support and bring awareness to autism. If you would like to Pledge to Light it Up Blue just go HERE.
Light up your Facebook page, Twitter page or any other social media page. Check out the resources below for banners, profile pictures and much more. 

Resources to help you Light it up HERE

Home Depot sells blue light bulbs just for the Light it up Blue campaign if you would like to show your support by changing your porch light or that lamp in the window. 



Help restaurants nationwide turn up the heat on autism by participating in "Dine Out For Autism" during April, Autism Awareness month and throughout the year. Savor the satisfaction of sharing good food for a good cause!
More information HERE


What is Autism?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of complex neurodevelopment disorders characterized by repetitive and characteristic patterns of behavior and difficulties with social communication and interaction. The symptoms are present from early childhood and affect daily functioning.

ASD occurs in every racial and ethnic group, and across all socioeconomic levels. However, boys are significantly more likely to develop ASD than girls. The latest analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 68 children has ASD.






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