You’ve probably heard of Autism Awareness Month, which has been celebrated every April since the Autism Society of America (ASA) first observed it in 1970. But did you know the organization made the shift to Autism Acceptance Month in 2021? Facts About Autism Once referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder,…
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Advocates Campaign for April to Become ‘Autism Acceptance Month’
April has been designated as “Autism Awareness Month” in the U.S. for nearly 50 years. But instead of just promoting awareness of the complex, lifelong developmental disability, advocates with the Autism Society of America (ASA) are now pushing for a change in the month’s name, turning it into a month…