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Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and families.
This year marks the 17th annual World Autism Awareness Day. Throughout the month, we focus on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism and fostering worldwide support.
Autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability that generally appears before the age of 3. Autism impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction, communication skills, and cognitive function.
Having social and community awareness and support can help people with ASD achieve optimal health and reach their full potential. CDC promotes early identification and provides essential data on ASD to inform programs and policies that support children with autism and their families.
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.
NAA trains over 1,000 first responders and professionals on autism safety each year. NAA has shipped free safety toolkits to more than 2,000 schools across the country. NAA hosts free educational webinars on a wide range of topics through our Autism Atrium program.
Learn how the Autism Society advocates for meaningful change in the Autism community.
Autism – also referred to as autism spectrum disorder ΜΆ constitutes a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain. About 1 in 100 children has autism. Characteristics may be detected in early childhood, but autism is often not diagnosed until much later.
Download Autism Society resources to spread awareness, promote inclusion, and practice acceptance so Autistic individuals can live fully.
WAA provides a range of advocacy services to help adults, youth, and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurological disorders throughout the State of Washington gain access to health, educational services, and other needed supports.