Tag: autism awareness
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Autism Acceptance Month: Raising Awareness About The Spectrum Disorder
April is Autism Acceptance Month. Previously known as Autism Awareness Month, the transition to this new term aims to encourage acceptance and validation of individuals affected by autism. What is Autism? Also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Autism is a developmental disability. It is characterized by social skill challenges, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal…
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A Parents Guide To Living With Autism
As Ilana Gerschlowitz prepared for life with her husband as a newly-married couple, she did not expect to have autism knocking at their door. Her sons David, 20, and Aaron, 9, were both diagnosed with autism. At the time of David’s birth, Ilana worked as a lawyer and did years of research as to how…