What is that funny ribbon people are wearing–the one with puzzle pieces on it? It’s the puzzle ribbon, symbol for autism, and April is Autism Awareness Month.
3.5+ million Americans live with ASD (autism spectrum disorder). It makes it hard for them to communicate or interact with other people. For every 68 babies born, 1 will have some variation of this developmental disorder. So you probably know someone with it.
ASD is a spectrum, meaning that the symptoms range from very obvious to hardly noticeable. My grandson is on the autism spectrum and is learning how to handle his limitations. He starts college in the fall.
If you learn more about this condition you’ll rethink people’s “odd” or uncommunicative behavior. Can’t hurt. Go to https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism.
