Families, researchers tout progress, continued work during Autism Acceptance Month

Families, researchers tout progress, continued work during Autism Acceptance Month

According to estimates from the CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, about 1 in 36 children have been identified with Autism spectrum disorder.

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April is Autism Acceptance Month.  SSM Health Treffert Center Director of Behavioral Health Services Meg Puddy says it’s a global initiative emphasizing the importance of embracing autistic individuals and advocating for their rights.   The prevalence of individuals diagnosed with autism has increased by 175 percent in the last  decade and that number is expected to grow.  Puddy says early diagnosis  can make all the difference.