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April is Autism Awareness Month #SensoryFriendlyMask #GIVEAWAY
I am the first to admit that what I know about Autism could fit on the head of a sewing pin. So we are talking NADDA!! The only thing I ever struggled with when my kids were little was dealing with pets and kids. Here are a few things that I have learned about Autism: Did you know? About one-in-54 children has been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention About one-in-six children aged 3–17 years (17%) were diagnosed with a developmental disability as reported by parents, during a study period of 2009-2017. These included autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, blindness and cerebral palsy, among others. What Exactly is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or autism is a developmental disability considered the result of a neurological condition affecting normal brain function, development and social interactions. Children and adults with autism find it difficult or impossible to relate to other people in a meaningful way and may show…