April as Autism Acceptance Month sparks debate

For about a decade, the month of April has been dedicated to promoting inclusion for autistic individuals and education regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder. In the 2010s, individuals and organizations, particularly the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, began observing April as “Autism Awareness Month,” a shift from the “National Autistic Children’s Week” that began in 1972. In...

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