Autism Awareness Day!!
True or False?
Those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder have similar experiences?
False: Those diagnosed with ASD have a range of experiences and a range of symptoms.
True or False?
Boys are nearly 5 times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ASD?
True: Girls are often undiagnosed with autism and misdiagnosed with other conditions.
True or False?
Vaccines can cause autism?
There is no evidence of a connection between vaccines and increased risk of ASD.
On April 21, 2023, the Diller Odell High School celebrated Autism Awareness Day. Zach was the main focus this year, as this is his senior year!! Kristie Sutton, the leader of Circle of Friends, and special education para educator organized this special day for Zach, the students, and the staff. Zach's classmates, the seniors, helped make pancakes and sausage for the entire high school building that morning. The students then did a balloon launch, played a Kahoot game, and had ice cream to end the day. It was a great day to celebrate Zach and bring awareness to the students and staff.