01 April 2009

World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2009





World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2009

from Autism Society of America www.autism-society.org ......

In the U.S., 1 in 150 children born today will be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Here are 5 ways to raise awareness and educate others on World Autism Awareness Day, April, 2, 2009:


1. FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO A FRIEND Share this email with family and friends asking them to sign up to receive the ASA Newsletter so they can stay informed about the news and views surrounding autism.

2. FACEBOOK Change your status to: “Today I'm donating my status to WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY — help spread the word!” And become a fan of ASA on Facebook.

3. BLOG Let your readers know that it's World Autism Awareness Day. Click here for our helpful tips for interacting with individuals with autism.

4. TWITTER Tweet to all your followers: “Today is WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY, visit the ASA Website for ways to get involved.”

5. DONATE Make a generous tax-deductible online donation today to help support our ongoing initiatives to accelerate critically needed autism early intervention programs, essential therapeutic research and vital support services.Autism needs to be top of the mind on World Autism Awareness Day — April 2, 2009. We need you to join us... get pro-active... be generous... and share.Thanks for joining our efforts to spread autism awareness!

from: Lee GrossmanPresident and CEO ASA member since 1991Parent of a son with autism

© 2009 AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

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