EDITORIAL: Wearing blue for autism - The Selma Times‑Journal

The World Day on the Awareness of Autism is celebrated on April 2, a date aimed at disseminating information about the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), in order to eliminate stigma and achieve a greater understanding in society about this disorder. The day seeks to make known the difficulties and different qualities presented by people who are “within the spectrum”. Autism has another date in its honor: Autistic Pride Day is celebrated on June …

EDITORIAL: Wearing blue for autism - The Selma Times‑Journal

If you see people wearing blue on Wednesday, April 2, there’s a good chance that they are doing that in solidarity with families that have had someone diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. April 2 is recognized globally as World Autism Awareness Day and serves as the kickoff to National Autism Acceptance Month. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental condition that affects how people interact, communicate, and experience the world around …

This disorder comprises a wide variety of qualities that can manifest during the different stages of life; what are they and how to identify them?

In Spain, 1 in 100 people has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which means nearly 500,000 people with unique needs and experiences. This reality is also reflected in the educational field, where the number of diagnosed students has increased by 310.36% in the last decade, going from 19,023 in the 2011-2012 academic year to 78,063 in […] The entry The increase in students diagnosed with ASD drives the need for Augmentative and Alternative Communic…

Florida State University expert available to speak on the lesser-known barriers of autism spectrum disorder

The month of April is Autism Acceptance Month, another opportunity to shine a light on the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Valuable medical and clinical research over the years has uncovered important facts about ASD, as one in 36 children are being diagnosed worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder:  Different not less

Dr. Jhanvi Jasrotia and Dr. Ravinder K Gupta  Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)  is a lifelong condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts, and processes the world around them. With early diagnosis and intervention, children with ASD can thrive and reach their full potential. As we observe World Autism Awareness Day on 02 April 2025, with the theme ‘Advancing neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals ’, it highlights t…