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Last April, our blog article talked about Autism, its many faces and how it affects children and their families. Today, a year later, we’d like to revisit this subject and talk about Autism Awareness month for 2014.
Autism has been increasing in numbers during the past 40 years. Even more so in the last year. As we mentioned last year, nearly 1 in 88 children will be diagnosed this year with the disorder. Now it’s 1 in 68 American children will be diagnosed with Autism; more specifically, 1 in 42 boys. Although Autism is increasing in numbers, some people are still unfamiliar with what this disorder means or how it may affect their children if they were to become diagnosed. Autism is a childhood brain disorder that affects the social abilities, communication, and motor skills of children with the disease. The fact that Autism is a disorder means that it can have a variety of effects on different people. Each child that is diagnosed may display different symptoms, but commons symptoms may include:
We ask that you show your support by donating money to the cause, educating your family and friends, asking your political representatives to support autism legislation, or volunteering your time to children suffering with the disease. Any of these things can make a real difference in the lives of children with autism.
The Ward’s Apparel family can empathize with the many struggles these families face, as their grandson Jeff has autism.
Each year, the Morgan County Autism Foundation holds an Annual Autism Walk in April. This year, they will be holding the walk in September due to bad weather that they have had at past events. Please check back on our website for details about the walk as they are released!
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