Parents of a child who has an autism spectrum disorder are creating a film called “The United States of Autism”. It is a film designed for parents of children who have autism. The filmmakers went across the country, and spoke with people about autism. Richard Everts and Sugey Cruz- Everts are the parents of a child who has an autism spectrum disorder. They, with the help of others, have created a film called “The United States of Autism”. In the film they were able to travel 11,000 miles, in 40 days, around America. They filmed families and individuals who are … Continue reading →

Since the 1970s, The Autism Society has been celebrating National Autism Awareness month. It takes place every April. The purpose of this month is to bring awareness to the general public about what autism is, and what it is not. It is the perfect opportunity to educate people about autism. Perhaps there is an event going on in your neighborhood that is a part of Autism Awareness month. If you check out the Autism Society website you can find several suggestions about what you can do to celebrate Autism Awareness Month. This year, there is a movie that they feel … Continue reading →

April is autism awareness month, so I’m writing this blog to check your awareness level. Whether you parent a child with autism, know someone who does, or if you just happen to be reading this blog for interest’s sake, understanding certain facts about this condition is extremely important. Autism is no longer an obscure, rare thing. It’s all around us, and we need to be tolerant, supportive, and vigilant in searching for answers so that we can eventually shed some light on what is causing this mysterious disorder. Are you aware that autism has now been deemed a national epidemic? … Continue reading →