April is National Autism Awareness Month

 

 

According to the National Institute of Mental Health Autism is...

a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life.

 

Did you know?

• About 1 in 44 children are diagnosed with Autism
• Autism occurs in all races, genders, and socioeconomic groups
• Boys are diagnosed with ASD four times more often than girls
  • Source: CDC

 

Want more info?

National Institute of Mental Health

 

Looking for a book with a character with Autism in it?

Juan Has the Jitters  

 

 

 

 

A Bird Will Soar

 

 

 

 

The Adventures of Quinten - Quinten Visits the Beach

 

 

 

 

 

Bad Best Friend

 

 

 

Do You Know Me?

 

 

 

 

Books about Autism-

Dragon and His Friend: A Dragon Book About Autism

 

 

 

 

The Ice Cream Sundae Guide to Autism

 

 

 

 

All Cats are on the Autism Spectrum

 

 

 

 

For more books click here!

 

Local resources:

Buffalo Autism Project

 

Autism Society of WNY

 

The Summit Center

 

Autism Services Inc.