Insight on Autism Awareness Month

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

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Washington, D.C. 20059

202-806-6992