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April is Autism Awareness Month
Arc of Onondaga, the largest provider of services to people with developmental disabilities in Onondaga County, encourages the community to learn about Autism this month. April is National Autism Awareness Month. It is estimated that 1 in every 150 children born is affected by Autism.
Autism is a type of developmental disabilities which affects the normal functioning of the brain. It generally appears in the first few years of life, and can impact a child’s development intellectually as well as socially. Autism is considered a spectrum disorder, which means that it affects each individual differently and to varying degrees. Through recognizing the signs of Autism early, parents can get their children early intervention services. Appropriate services can help children with Autism to overcome their disability.
Parkside Children’s Center in Syracuse, a division of Arc, provides opportunities for children with Autism and other disabilities to receive physical, occupational and speech therapy right in their pre-school classrooms. Arc of Onondaga also partners with the Central New York chapter of the Autism Society of America to provide a service called “Sibshops”. During these workshops, siblings of children with developmental disabilities like Autism can meet, share their experiences and learn how to better understand and interact with their siblings.
Parents of children with autism, or parents who suspect their child might have a disability, may often feel like there is a confusing maze of information out there,” said Babette Baker, director of community outreach and family support services for Arc. “Our free parent advocacy service gets those parents get the right information, helps them find the appropriate services and supports and to become an advocate for their child.”
With the prevalence of Autism apparently on the rise, it is imperative that parents become familiar with the symptoms of Autism and that the greater community understand this complex neurological disorder. Those wishing to support programs for children and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities can find ways to contribute through a gift, volunteering or spreading the word at Arc of Onondaga’s website: www.arcon.org
“Arc of Onondaga is committed to assisting people with Autism spectrum disorder to live their lives to their fullest potential,” said Stanfort J. Perry, executive director. “And we offer a wide range of services, supports and programs to do that.”
Arc of Onondaga has been helping people with developmental disabilities and their families since 1951. Serving more than 3,000, Arc of Onondaga operates 37 locations in the county.
Autism is a type of developmental disabilities which affects the normal functioning of the brain. It generally appears in the first few years of life, and can impact a child’s development intellectually as well as socially. Autism is considered a spectrum disorder, which means that it affects each individual differently and to varying degrees. Through recognizing the signs of Autism early, parents can get their children early intervention services. Appropriate services can help children with Autism to overcome their disability.
Parkside Children’s Center in Syracuse, a division of Arc, provides opportunities for children with Autism and other disabilities to receive physical, occupational and speech therapy right in their pre-school classrooms. Arc of Onondaga also partners with the Central New York chapter of the Autism Society of America to provide a service called “Sibshops”. During these workshops, siblings of children with developmental disabilities like Autism can meet, share their experiences and learn how to better understand and interact with their siblings.
Parents of children with autism, or parents who suspect their child might have a disability, may often feel like there is a confusing maze of information out there,” said Babette Baker, director of community outreach and family support services for Arc. “Our free parent advocacy service gets those parents get the right information, helps them find the appropriate services and supports and to become an advocate for their child.”
With the prevalence of Autism apparently on the rise, it is imperative that parents become familiar with the symptoms of Autism and that the greater community understand this complex neurological disorder. Those wishing to support programs for children and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities can find ways to contribute through a gift, volunteering or spreading the word at Arc of Onondaga’s website: www.arcon.org
“Arc of Onondaga is committed to assisting people with Autism spectrum disorder to live their lives to their fullest potential,” said Stanfort J. Perry, executive director. “And we offer a wide range of services, supports and programs to do that.”
Arc of Onondaga has been helping people with developmental disabilities and their families since 1951. Serving more than 3,000, Arc of Onondaga operates 37 locations in the county.