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Tuesday 2 April marked World Autism Awareness Day.PHOTO: PEXELS/ TARA WINSTEAD A local organisation is calling for autism awareness to happen 365 days a year, not just in April.Tuesday 2 April marked World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Western Cape, a Rondebosch-based organisation that provides support, advisory counselling, training and advocacy services for the autistic community, says people on the spectrum still face many challenges. The awareness day is used as a platform to empower the public, health and welfare service providers with information and also to eliminate misconceptions and promote a deeper understanding of autism. This is to help…

Schola Amoris School will host an exciting fun walk in an effort to raise awareness on autism. This event is held annually to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day. Many organisations around the world mark this day by hosting fundraising initiatives and awareness campaigns. Schola Amoris School is a school for pupils with special educational needs and was one of the first three schools to be involved in the pilot project of providing education and training for pupils with autism in KwaZulu-Natal in 2006. The school started with two classes with a total of 15 pupils. Currently, they have seven classes,…

Autism is more than just speaking late or sensory seeking and defensiveness. Breaking the myths, stigma and misconceptions around autism was the aim of an Autism Spectrum Disorder expo hosted by the Klipfontien Mitchells Plain Sub-structure of the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.The event, which saw parents, guardians and experts in the field come together, also encouraged attendees to network and get to know others who may have similar experiences.The event, hosted at Lentegeur Hospital on Wednesday 3 April, also commemorated Global Autism Awareness Day on 2 April, and Autism Awareness Month, punted in South Africa.Dr Dave le…

Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behaviour in children. Autism Awareness Day is observed on April 2. This day aims to raise awareness and support for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. The prevalence of autism in South Africa is between 0, 08 percent and two percent, with males being more affected than females, but this seems to be an underestimation due to the lack of proper data. Children with autism may exhibit a range of characteristics, including difficulty with verbal and nonverbal communication, repetitive behaviours,…

Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes, a groundbreaking history of autism that fundamentally changed how society understood autistic people, has died, aged 66. While many people write about a community from the vantage point of an outsider, few can be credited with making the world a better place for that community. Silberman, whose death has left many of us truly devastated, was one of those few. The science writer was also an expert on the Grateful Dead, the subject of his first (co-authored) book, and once worked as a teaching assistant for Allen Ginsberg. “What connected his many interests was his…

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Autism Coalition is excited to announce the Special Needs Safe Shopping Event taking place on October 19, 2024, at the Leonardo Museum. This four-hour event is designed to create an inclusive and supportive shopping experience for individuals with special needs, particularly those within the autism community. Global Autism Coalition The event is part of the Coalition’s broader mission to secure the safety, livelihood, and success of the global autistic community. The Coalition is leading this initiative and has already secured key partnerships with Intermountain Health, Columbus Community Center, the I.J.…

Newswise — The American College of Sports Medicine and partner Exercise Connection announced a new continuing education course for exercise and medical professionals serving clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Exercise Connection promotes the use of exercise to successfully empower the autism and special needs community to build an active lifestyle. The new Autism Exercise Specialist Course helps to meet a growing need for knowledgeable exercise professionals trained to create positive exercise experiences and advocate for the autistic community. Current CDC data shows one in 36 children are diagnosed with autism. “We’re excited about this new course because it’s designed for a…

CHICAGO (CBS) — Chatham has a new children’s store with a mission that runs deeper than selling toys and clothes. Jaden’s Place held its grand opening over the weekend, celebrating with treats and face painting, but it was created to help a community – and one child in particular. If you shop at the new Chatham children’s store, you might see 5-year-old Jaden Gilbert restocking the shelves.Jaden’s Place, located near 87th and Stony Island, is named after him.His father, Joshua Gilbert, opened the store in part to help Jaden, who is on the autism spectrum. “I don’t want him to…

Former and current Eagles players, along with other special guests, will be there to serve drinks, take photos, and sign autographs supporting the foundation. Last year, Landon Dickerson, Jake Elliott, Dallas Goedert, Fletcher Cox, and Brandon Graham were among the players who attended. The special guests this year that are scheduled to attend include: Graham, Avonte Maddox, Goedert, Elliott, Dickerson, Sydney Brown, Dom “Big Dom” DiSandro, Connor Barwin, Beau Allen, and Todd Herremans (list is subject to change). The fun rolls on the following day, with the second annual New Heights Beer Bowl from 10 AM-4 PM at the Yacht…

Awareness days draw attention to specific issues, causes, illnesses, and events. They allow audiences to explore a specific topic, encourage research into a specific issue, and provide people with the opportunity to develop, demonstrate, or simply reaffirm their support.   Awareness days allow us to learn, reflect, and contribute. And an awareness of awareness days helps your organisation with planning. With that in mind, we have put together an extensive awareness days calendar for 2025, covering the most important days, months, and weeks of the year ahead.   We’ve added hyperlinks to vital resources, allowing you to find exactly what…