Light It Up Blue on Tuesday, April 2 for Autism Awareness Day. Wear blue on the day to stand with the autistic community

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Don't feel like wearing blue? That's ok. It's always powerful to learn an updated fact about autism.

1️⃣ 1 in 36 children in the U.S. have autism. (This is an increase from a rate of 1 in 44.)

2️⃣ Boys are nearly 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.

3️⃣ It is estimated that 50% of children in the U.S. are being screened for autism. If you're unsure if your child has been screened, you can ask for a screening with a doctor. If visiting a doctor is challenging for you, complete the (free) online autism screener: https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-screening

Source: CDC, November 2023
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