autism awareness

Let’s Light It Up Blue

by Katherine on April 14, 2013

To celebrate World Autism Awareness Day, iconic landmarks around the world were lit blue last April 2nd and will remain lit for the rest of April. This movement called Light It Up Blue aims to shine a light on autism by making people aware of what autism is and how it affects the people who [...]

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Government Survey Indicates That 1 Out Of 50 Children Have Autism

by Katherine on March 22, 2013

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that 1 out of every 50 school children have autism. This is quite a jump from the previous government estimate which indicates that 1 in every 88 school children have autism. The study was conducted through a survey and the increase is from parent diagnosed cases. [...]

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10 Ways To Help a Friend or Family Member Deal With Autism

by Heather Brummett on October 19, 2012

If you are a friend or a family member of someone who has a child on the autism spectrum you may be unsure of how to help. I assure you there are ways to help and support. As a mom who has been in their shoes I want to give some insight on what that [...]

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10 Reasons That Autism Awareness Should Be Important To You!

by Dr. Jessica Guire on September 24, 2012

1) Because we have a new epidemic on our hands, my friends! 1 in 88 kids are diagnosed with autism, according to reports by the CDC (Center for Disease Control). An estimated 1 out of 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States. By way of comparison, this is [...]

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Why Autistic Kids Make Easy Targets for School Bullies

by Christine on September 7, 2012

This is a topic that we know can be very sensitive for many and something no parent ever wants to hear is happening to their child, whether they are autistic or not, school bullying. Sadly, it happens and it is happening more and more in our schools. Today, while sitting surfing the Internet I came [...]

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Sevenly Helps Children with Autism

by Admin on July 24, 2012

Whenever we are provided the opportunity to help a child with Autism, we jump on it right away. You’ve probably all seen the shirts and the causes from this astounding company in the past, and this week they are doing a cause that makes us jump with glee! This week, Sevenly are helping Autism by [...]

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Creating a Personalized Autism Treatment Plan

by Julie on July 23, 2012

Here at Autism United we are committed to raise awareness by providing as much information and support as possible to the members of our community. We acknowledge the struggle parents can often face as a caregiver of a child on the spectrum. In efforts to continue and strengthen our member’s knowledge base we are launching [...]

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Differences Between Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

by Julie on June 5, 2012

What Is Asperger’s Syndrome? Asperger’s Syndrome is a neurological disorder that, like others on the spectrum, is marked by difficulties in communication and social interaction. Asperger’s Syndrome is applied to identify the mildest and highest functioning end of Autism spectrum. It is a high functioning form of Autism. Therefore, it is at the mild spectrum [...]

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