Today is the 6th Annual World Autism Awareness Day!
Did you know that National Autism Awareness Month has been celebrated since the 1970s? Did you also know that every 11 minutes a family gets the news their child has autism?
April is recognized every year in the US as a chance to connect with neighborhoods and communities to inform and educate the public about the affects of autism. For more information on autism or ways to get involved, please visit the Autism Society or Autism Speaks.
Here are some interesting facts:
• Autism is the fastest growing serious developmental disability in the US
• On average, Autism costs a family $60,000 a year
• Autism affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys
• There is no medical detection or cure for Autism
• Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding
The most distinguishing symbol of Autism Awareness is the puzzle ribbon. We are honored to carry this logo to embroider on your scrub tops.
Coming up on April 20, 2013, Walk Now For Autism Speaks will be in Tampa, FL at Raymond James Stadium.
To join a team or support a walker, please visit Walk Now for Autism Speaks: Tampa Bay. Or to find out when your neighborhood is having their walk, visit Walk Now for Autism Speaks to find one nearest you.
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