30 Tweetable Facts for Autism Awareness Month

April is National Autism Awareness Month. Let’s all help the Autism Society promote inclusion and acceptance, and assure each person living with autism the highest possible quality of life. Get involved, spread awareness and promote positive action! 

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1. April 2^nd is #WorldAutismAwarenessDay. Wear blue to show your support  for autistic individuals, and help celebrate their unique talents. #dontforgetyourblueshirt http://bit.ly/2DKszcD  
2. Autism is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the U.S. #autismawareness http://bit.ly/2FSHMOT
3. Autism now affects 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys. #autismspeaks http://bit.ly/2tZcKiR
4. Boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism. #autismkids http://bit.ly/2pq76kM
5. Autism was first described by Dr. Leo Kanner in 1943, based on his study of eleven children who did not relate to their environment, people or social situations "in the ordinary way". #autismhistory http://bit.ly/2DIMIQo
6. 46% of children diagnosed with autism have an average or above-average IQ. #autisticawareness http://bit.ly/2IGDY0T
7. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends autism screenings at all 18- and 24-month well-child visits #autismscreenings http://bit.ly/2FL6ArN
8. Autism is a spectrum disorder -- it ranges from mild to severe and occurs in all ethnic, socioeconomic and age groups. #autismcommunity http://bit.ly/2pseEmq
9. Here are just a few of the #autismsigns to look for in children: lack of or delay in spoken language, little to no eye contact, and repetitive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e.g., hand-flapping, twirling objects). http://bit.ly/2pq76kM
10. More than 3.5 million Americans live with Autism. #autism https://bloom.bg/2umGxlI
11. "It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a child with autism to raise the consciousness of the village." -- Coach Elaine Hall #autismkids https://bit.ly/2pH36wB
12. Autism is a neurological disorder that typically is diagnosed by age three. #autismawareness http://bit.ly/2DDsWG3
13. Autism greatly varies from person to person; no two people with #autism are alike. http://bit.ly/2FSHMOT
14. “Children with autism are colorful- they are often beautiful, and like the rainbow, they stand out.” -- Adele Devine #autismkids https://bit.ly/2bJ6gc9
15. Autism is treatable. Children do not 'outgrow' autism, but studies show early diagnosis and intervention can lead to significantly improved outcomes. #autismsupport http://bit.ly/2pq76kM
16. Research has consistently found vaccines are safe -- no connection has been identified between autism and childhood vaccinations. #autism http://bit.ly/2GbEAgn
17. While some believe those with autism lack empathy and can’t develop meaningful relationships, they can feel as much, if not more, than their peers. #autismacceptance http://bit.ly/2u4nJHu
18. Many inspiring people have acknowledged autism is a part of their lives. Discover 30 in this link. #autismworld https://bit.ly/2HWU4SG
19. “I am different, not less.” -- Temple Grandin #differentnotless
20. You can see signs of autism in infants as young as six months. #autismkids https://bit.ly/2svW7Xn
21. “Hope is the greatest thing for moms of autism. Hope is what gets us out of bed in the morning.” – Jenny McCarthy #autismkids
22. Special, focused interests are common for people with autism. While the topic itself can vary widely between individuals, they usually have extensive knowledge and may talk about the topic of interest often. #autismawareness http://bit.ly/2u4nJHu
23. Jory Fleming was diagnosed with autism as a child, and in 2017 he earned a prestigious Rhodes scholarship to study at Oxford University. #autismwarrior http://nbcnews.to/2pzxrw5
24. Rain Man, starring Dustin Hoffman, is an important movie that helped raise public awareness of the disorder. It features an autistic savant with a photographic memory who can calculate huge numbers in his head. #autismawareness http://bit.ly/2DIMIQo
25. Top 10 Terrific Traits of Autistic People #autismacceptance http://bit.ly/2GfiZUr
26. Researchers do not know the exact cause of autism but are investigating several theories, including links among heredity, genetics and medical problems. #autismsawarenessmonth http://bit.ly/2u9VlDV
27. Dani Bowman, a child with #autism, launched her animation and illustration company at age 14. She's been featured at #comiccon. https://bit.ly/2DX4Ndn
28. The puzzle pattern in the Autism Awareness Ribbon reflects the complexity of autism. The different colors and shapes represent the diversity of the people and families living with the condition. #autismadvocate http://bit.ly/2ubcJbq
29. The average age of diagnosing #autism is four years old. #autismkids https://bit.ly/1WZX4Qf
30. Autism Speaks has 40 toolkits, which are resources for families of children with autism. #autism https://bit.ly/1r0qTVJ