** The Voorhees Township Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)in a “National Take Back Initiative” on Saturday, April 22, from 10 am to 2pm. Other characteristics of autism include an unpredictable learning rate, obsessions and physical tics.įor more information about National Autism Awareness Month, visit. Any change to their behavior or routine can be unsettling. Those on the spectrum often display repetitive behavior in performing the same action many times over. In some cases, they do not like physical contact such as hugs, tickling or physical play. Those on the spectrum may find it harder to show empathy to others, although they can be taught to acknowledge other’s feelings. At the other end of the spectrum, a person may not be interested in interacting with others.
Those on one end of the spectrum may exhibit clumsy behavior, being out of sync with those around them and use inappropriate or offensive language. Some on the spectrum do not have adequate playing or speaking skills. While no two people on the spectrum have the same set of symptoms, common characteristics include impaired social skills or problems interacting with others. The most current statistics suggest that one in 54 children has autism in the United States. The Autism Society recognizes that the prevalence of autism in the United States has risen from one in 125 children in 2010 to one in 59 in 2020. Some on the autism spectrum may require significant support in their daily lives, while others may need less support and, in some cases, live entirely independently. The ways in which those on the spectrum learn, think and problem-solve can range from highly skilled to severely challenged. Autism can be present from birth or form during early childhood and has no single known cause.īecause autism is a spectrum disorder, each person on the spectrum has a distinct set of strengths and challenges. Blue is the color of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) awareness, so please wear blue to honor the cause.Īutism is a complex mental developmental condition characterized by difficulties in the way a person communicates and interacts with others. Shop Voorhees! Property Tax Reward Program!Īpril is Autism Awareness Month and April 2 was World Autism Awareness Day.
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