World Autism Awareness Day: Wear Blue!
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April is World Autism Month and Tuesday, April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day.
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and noverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 59 children.