Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month

In the United States, 3.5 million people, and one in 44 children are on the autism spectrum. In April, Skinner North staff will share lessons about autism and empathy. Ask your student about what they have learned! Here’s the deck we shared with staff:

Download the deck here.

Here are a few resources to learn more about autism and how to be an ally:

• 5 Guidelines for Autism Acceptance Month 
• Should We Say ‘with Autism’ or ‘Autistic’? Here’s Why It Matters, from Parents Magazine
• Temple Grandin’s TED Talk, The World Needs All Kinds of Minds