Morningside Elementary participated in the World of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day. At Morningside, we believe that awareness brings understanding; understanding brings acceptance.
#LightItUpBlue #AutismAwareness #neurodiversity #MSEshinesBRIGHT
Did you know?
-Autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability that generally appears before the age of 3.
-Autism impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction, communication skills, and cognitive function. Individuals with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities.
-Autism now affects 1 in 36 children.
-Boys are four times more likely to have autism than girls.
-Autism greatly varies from person to person (no two people with autism are alike).
-The rate of autism has steadily grown over the last twenty years.
-Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder, yet most underfunded.
-Children with autism do progress – early intervention is key.
