As allies and professionals we need to emphasize strengths not just weaknesses when portraying adults with autism. With support, people with autism can live inter-independently, work and be productive members of our communities. Here are suggestions for promoting autism acceptance.
Many people ask me what it was like growing up with a brother with classic autism. Well, I tell them, “When I was younger the world was a very different place. Back then, very few people knew about autism and only a handful had any clue on how to treat it.”
Join the conversation with the Autism NOW Center during Autism Awareness Month.
Did you know that people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities tend to be more likely to be victims of crime?
This month, in recognition of National Autism Awareness Month, Autism NOW is celebrating along with millions across the United States, and taking a closer look at how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects the lives of many.
Thanks to advocacy efforts of autism groups, people across the United States celebrate National Autism Awareness Month every April.
In the United States, over 80 percent of people have religious affiliations. Popular religions practiced in the US include Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism.
March is also National Women’s History Month. Each year, a special Presidential Proclamation honors the achievements of American women, and I wanted to honor the incredible achievements of a few women who have autism or another developmental disability.
March marks the beginning of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. During this month, many people and organizations across the country raise awareness about issues facing individuals with developmental disabilities.
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month thanks to a 1987 Presidential Proclamation which was the direct result of the efforts of The Arc and other organizations dedicated to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
