April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to learn more about what it is like living on the spectrum and how we can support people with autism, and their families and caregivers. April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day.
It is estimated that 1 in 66 children and youth have been diagnosed with autism in Canada, and the diagnosis of adults is becoming more and more common as well. Yet, those living on the spectrum remain misunderstood by most people.
During Autism Awareness Month we promote the full participation of people living with autism – working to ensure that they have the necessary support to exercise their fundamental rights and freedoms.
This is also a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of people on the autism, and to celebrate what they have to offer to their communities and to society.
To learn more about autism and Autism Awareness Day/Month, see our Twitter and Facebook pages and visit these helpful links:
- Autism Ontario
- Autism Canada
- Autism Canada podcast Sharing the Spectrum
- Autism Canada Facebook page
- Autism Hangout (videos from Dr. Tony Attwood).
- Them Aspergers podcast – Two people on the spectrum talking about their lives and the things you encounter if you have Aspergers. Available from various podcast providers. You can also follow on Facebook.
