Easter Seals Gears Up For Autism Awareness Month
In a recent press release, Easter Seals has announced their plans for National Autism Awareness Month (April). Over the last 20 years, Easter Seals has seen a dramatic increase in the number of children and adults with autism the organization serves. With current autism rates sitting at 1 in 150 children (including 1 in 94 boys); autism is now more prevalent than Down Syndrome, childhood diabetes, and childhood cancers combined.
“Autism Awareness Month provides us with an opportunity to help raise awareness about autism services and treatments available to families –today,” says James E. Williams, Jr., president and chief executive officer,Easter Seals. “Easter Seals is unique as one of the nation’s leading providers of services and support for children and adults living with autism. And, we’re working internationally to deliver personalized treatments for people with autism.”
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