Autism Awareness Month is over. The blue lights have been turned off, the news stations will go back to reporting local crimes instead of stories of hope, and we will go on with our lives, raising children with Autism. As a teacher of children on the spectrum, I know that awareness about Autism needs to be raised year-round and the nation needs to know that these children are here and they-along with their families- need help.
The list of what the Autism community needs is long: insurance coverage for therapies, job opportunities for adults on the spectrum, continued training for educators, emotional and financial support for families, etc. Deirdre Imus wrote a great article for Fox News about a generation of young people with Autism growing up and the impact that will have on our nation in the near future. I also wrote three articles for Fox News to highlight Autism Awareness Month, and discussed vocational training, guardianship for adults with Autism, and a dye-free diet, all topics families are exploring right now.
My hope is that now that Autism Awareness Month is over, the conversation about this disability affecting so many children and families across the country continues at a more rapid rate and we get more answers soon.
Tutor's Tip: Continue to advocate and educate for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders each and every day.
Click here for Deirdre's article on Fox News:
Click here for my articles on Fox News:
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