Insight on Autism Awareness Month

Tonight’s guest Dekada Brown with Walk In Our Shoes One Day and Tiffany Phoenix with Howard University Speech and Hearing Clinic gave some great resources for parents who are need.

Did you know 1 of 59 children is diagnosed with autism? April is Autism Awareness Month; many parents have their challenges raising a child with this spectrum. If you noticed the signs of autism, this segment is for you.

-Autism is a spectrum disorder (children can high seizures)

-Parents are becoming more vocal about the issue (bringing


-Family support is so important to the parent and child

Audio:

Guest: Dekeda Brown-Advocate for Autism & Founder of Walk One Day In Our Shoes

 

 

 

Guest:Tiffany Phoenix- Clinical Director with Howard University Speech & Hearing Clinic

Social Media Info:

website: walkonedayinourshoes.com

Facebook.com/Walk One Day In Our Shoes

Twitter:  @w_o_d_i_o_s

IG:  w.o.d.i.o.s

Resources: autismspeaks.org

www.pgcc.edu/go/cdc/

Howard University

Department of Communication Sciences And Disorders

525 Bryant Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20059

202-806-6992