April is Autism Awareness Month. The range and severity of symptoms can vary widely for those with an autism diagnosis. Together we can create a kinder world that is mindful of all our unique attributes.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

  • About 1 in 54 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to estimates from CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. [Read article]
  • ASD is reported to occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. [Read summary] [Read article]
  • ASD is more than 4 times more common among boys than among girls. [Read article]

Learn more about autism and how you can help in the resource links below. 

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