April used to be known as Autism Awareness Month. In 2021, The Autism Society of America changed the name to Autism Acceptance Month, to more accurately reflect what the month is all about. “Awareness is knowing that somebody has autism. Acceptance is
when you include [a person with autism] in your activities, help [them] to develop in that community, and get that sense of connection to other people," according to Christopher Banks, president and CEO of The Autism Society of America.
In the US, 500,000 young adults with autism will transition into adulthood over the next 5 years. However, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey using parent-reported data from the National Survey of Children’s Health found that students with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were less likely to receive transition planning than children with other emotional or
behavioral conditions.
How One Mom Supports her Son with ASD to Build an Independent Life
