Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month and April 2nd 2015 is World Autism Awareness Day. Please visit Autism Speaks for upcoming events and more information.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex brain development disorders characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and repetitive behavior. ASD is often associated with attention and physical health issues and difficulties in motor coordination. Signs symptoms of autism tend to manifest during early brain development between the ages of 2 and 3. Autism Speaks continues to fund research efforts on more effective methods of early diagnosis as early intervention with persistent behavioral therapies can improve prognoses.

Niagara Falls will Light it Up Blue on April 2nd from 8:30pm to 8:45pm and you can too! Use #LIUB to share your experience on social media this month!