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Understanding your options and identifying the best support for you or your loved one with Autism can be overwhelming. Review our “Making Informed Decisions” policy to help support you on this journey.

As we focus on the importance of child-led play this Autism Month, we’re spotlighting one of the most powerful strategies to support it: Imitation! Share this new handout with tips for joining in children’s play and encouraging fun, back-and-forth interactions: https://lnkd.in/gmc5qQjq

Did you know we have a growing collection of articles about autism on the AG blog (most are written from a lived-experience perspective). If you want to learn more about autism, it's great place to start → https://lnkd.in/dqZeBCnu

💙 Today, April 2nd, is World Autism Awareness Day. 🤗 The more we understand, the closer we become. World Autism Awareness Day 2024 stands as a symbol of hope, solidarity, and advocacy for individuals with autism and their families worldwide. By nurturing understanding, acceptance, and empowerment, we can cultivate a society that embraces neurodiversity and honors the unique contributions of individuals on the autism spectrum. https://autismsociety.org/

Understanding your options and identifying the best support for you or your loved one with Autism can be overwhelming. Review our “Making Informed Decisions” policy to help support you on this journey. https://bit.ly/3KVqZrz

Understanding your options and identifying the best supports for you or your loved one with Autism can be overwhelming. Review our “Making Informed Decisions” policy to help support you on this journey. https://smpl.is/8wcgi

If you’re one of the special people who care deeply about individuals with autism, then this article is for you. I’m not biased at all, 🙈🙈 but our BCBAs are the front line of the autism field. Our own Anthony Fager, BCBA has published an in-depth article on how technology is revolutionizing autism therapy. I invite you to see it and be educated! And feel free to let me and Anthony know what you think. Link in comments!👇👇👇 

In 1970, the Autism Society launched an ongoing nationwide effort to promote autism awareness and assure that all affected by autism are able to achieve the highest quality of life possible. This April, they continue their efforts to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change. visit https://lnkd.in/eXD_g5a to learn more. #AutismAwarenessMonth

In 1970, the Autism Society launched an ongoing nationwide effort to promote autism awareness and assure that all affected by autism are able to achieve the highest quality of life possible. This April, they continue their efforts to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change. visit https://lnkd.in/gUSb3BaP to learn more. #AutismAwarenessMonth

In 1970, the Autism Society launched an ongoing nationwide effort to promote autism awareness and assure that all affected by autism are able to achieve the highest quality of life possible. This April, they continue their efforts to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change. visit https://lnkd.in/gUSb3BaP to learn more. #AutismAwarenessMonth