Pandemic has presented new challenges for those with autism
By: Scripps National
and last updated 2021-04-23 13:55:57-04
April is Autism Acceptance Month and weâre getting some unique perspectives on the added challenges the pandemic has brought on for people with autism.
We spoke with an occupational therapist and a national speaker who is autistic. Both say nonverbal communication has been tough through the computer and through masks.
âFor people like myself, we struggle with things like eye contact, so looking directly at a camera for long periods of time, similar to looking someone in the eye, is a very, very challenging process,â said Kerry Magro, professional speaker and author.
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April is World Autism Month. It kicked off on April 2 World Autism Awareness Day launching a month of activities and events across the world including the Autism Speaks’ Light It Up Blue campaign. Each year, key landmarks across Canada and the globe, including Toronto’s CN Tower, Ottawa’s Peace Tower and Vancouver’s B.C. Place light up blue to promote public awareness and understanding.
What could possibly be wrong with a campaign to sensitize the public to autism?
World Autism Month and Light it up Blue have been the subject of protest from autistic self-advocates and organizations such as Ontario’s Autistics for Autistics and the national group, Autistics United Canada.