World Autism Awareness Day

kaetmarie
kaetmarie Posts: 668 Member
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Light it up blue today! Autism Speaks is shining a light on Autism Awareness today. To see some of the places that are lit up blue or learn more about this initiative, check out

www.lightitupblue.org

Autism is a developmental disorder that affects 1 in 88 boys, according to the most recent CDC data. Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. It is one of three recognized disorders in the autism spectrum (ASDs), the other two being Asperger syndrome, which lacks delays in cognitive development and language, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (commonly abbreviated as PDD-NOS), which is diagnosed when the full set of criteria for autism or Asperger syndrome are not met.

I personally am fortunate to know many kids and families touched by autism, so I will be lighting it up blue all day! I'm wearing blue, emailing in blue, and have changed the lightbulbs in my home and office to blue. What will you be doing??

There is no cure for autism. So why not raise some awareness, show your support for the children and families, and light it up blue for World Autism Awareness Day!!

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  • Swanson83
    Swanson83 Posts: 226 Member
    Love this! Thank you for posting this! My nephew has autism and our lives wouldn't be the same without him!

    Today I will light up blue!
  • kaetmarie
    kaetmarie Posts: 668 Member
    BUMP!
  • PapaverSomniferum
    PapaverSomniferum Posts: 2,670 Member
    going to a "light it up Blue" themed dance tonight. Fun!
  • kaetmarie
    kaetmarie Posts: 668 Member
    Fun! A dance is a great idea! We are having a blue foods tailgate with the kids at my school. I love hearing how other people are raising awareness for autism!!

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