FREE: Autism Awareness Handout Cards (Pack of 10)

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Too often parents are faced with struggling moments with their children with autism. Sometimes those moments could be in the grocery store, post office, or when around friends and family members. These cards provide you a voice. They say what is often on your mind but too hard to say at the moment. Just hand out the card when you feel as if someone could benefit from understanding a little bit more about autism.

FRONT OF CARD: "I'm sorry if my child has disrupted your day. My child has autism and he can be a handful sometimes, but he is a blessing to my family! Autism is prevalent in around 1 and 110 children. My child may have social, communication, or behavior delays that you may have just experienced. While my child struggles sometimes in social situations, my child is also a very talented and gifted individual. When you have a chance, please take a moment to learn more about Autism and other pervasive developmental disorders. Thank you for letting me share this important information with you!".

BACK OF CARD: Autism is a general term to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders knows as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). Today it is estimated that 1 in every 110 children is diagnosed with Autism, making it more common that childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined. An estimated 1.5 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide are affected by autism.

For more information: www.autismspeaks.org and www.autism-society.org