Good Morning Maryland from Pathfinders for Autism
April is Autism Awareness Month
Good Morning Maryland from Pathfinders for Autism
Posted at 7:33 AM, Apr 09, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-09 07:33:51-04
April is Autism Awareness Month and the Self Advocate Advisory Committee of Pathfinders of Autism has a special message in its Good Morning Maryland shout out (see video above).
Media Star Promotions, based in Hunt Valley, is one of several local companies showing its support to Pathfinders during Autism Awareness Month. Thanks to them for sending in a shout out for Good Morning Maryland!
Send us your shout outs to lauren.cook@wmar.com and we will air them on Good Morning Maryland.
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April 2021: Autism Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Autism spectrum disorder is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States, affecting more than five million people; and,
WHEREAS, youth with Autism have been identified as the primary population of individuals with a disability in Michigan as either currently or predicted to be underserved. It is an urgent public health crisis that demands state and national responses; and,
WHEREAS, Autism is a neurological and developmental disorder characterized by social impairment and restricted interactive and communication behaviors that can affect anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic background; and,
WHEREAS, symptoms and characteristics of Autism may present in a variety of combinations and can result in significant, lifelong challenges in areas of learning, social-interactive behaviors, and understanding verbal and nonverbal communication; and,
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Photo courtesy of Cllr Jim Ryan
An act of vandalism at Thurles Town Park is under investigation after posters marking Autism Awareness were pulled down and destroyed.
There has been widespread condemnation of the vandalism which follows what local people claim is an increase in anti-social behaviour at the park.
Posters with positive and affirmative messages were posted throughout Thurles town Park on Saturday to mark the start of Autism Awareness Month.
But yesterday, its understand that a group of people, consisting of 2 adults and 2 teenagers were openly drinking alcohol in the park began tearing the posters and only stopped when approached by a member of the public.
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