If
you are reading this blog you are are probably pretty aware of Autism
Spectrum Disorders (ASD). If you are not, let me give you the short
version. ASD was first identified in 1943 and as of today we don't
know what causes it. There is a lot of reliable research going on
right now, so we may have an answer soon. What we do know is that ASD
affects 1 in 110 (CDC announced on 3/29/12 that the numbers are 1 in 88) children born today and that more than 15 million
Americans (we are talking about loved ones, care givers, educators,
and professionals) are impacted by this disorder everyday. ASD is 4
times more prevalent in boys than girls and is a lifelong disorder
with no known cure.
April
is noted as Autism Awareness Month worldwide and April 2nd
is WORLD Autism Day. On April 2nd it has become tradition
to “light it up blue” by changing your porch lights to blue
bulbs, hanging blue lights along your house, requesting your city to
change lights on significant buildings to blue for the day to
increase awareness of about Autism. If you have not thought about
doing this at your house, you still have time to go out and pick up a
blue bulb. They can be found at your local grocery store or hardware
store.
Do2Learn's
team of educational and clinical experts understand the impact of
Autism Spectrum Disorder's on those who educate, love and care for
them. That is why on the D2L website you will find so many “FREE”
areas of activities along with our products that are for purchase.
Our Facebook page is also a good place for you to come and share with
us and each other about what works and does not work for you in your
class, home, and in the community. We also have started a LinkedIn
group for that reason as well.
Do2Learn
is committed to providing quality resources for parents, teachers and
professionals. We explain to you how to use those resources and
provide a way for you to ask us questions and leave us comments. We
also provide those resources on our website. We also want to offer
you a way to communicate with one another about our products too.
Please be sure to take advantage of all the resources that Do2Learn
has made available.
Share
with us how you are increasing Autism Awareness in your community! We
really do want to know!
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