In April, we raise awareness for Autism Acceptance Month, a time to learn more about autism spectrum disorders and accepting the disorder as a natural human condition. According to the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, about 1 in 36 children are now diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, a statistic that has been… Read more »
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Autism Acceptance Month
Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day (Friday, April 2nd), staff at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism have published an article called Autism Acceptance Month: Tips for Supporting Adults on the Autism Spectrum. This article discusses the change from “awareness” to “acceptance” as well as offers tips for supporting folks on the autism spectrum. Read… Read more »
Leah’s voice
“Leah’s Voice is a story that touches on the difficulties children encounter when they meet a child with autism or special needs. Siblings may find it hard to explain to their friends, or feel disappointed when others aren’t understanding. This book tells the story of two sisters facing these challenges. Through her kindness and devotion, one… Read more »