April is Autism Awareness Month

Nearly a quarter century ago, the Autism Society launched a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, inclusion and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with Autism Spectrum Disorder is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. April is Autism Awareness Month and the goal this year is to promote autism awareness and encourage friends and collaborators to become partners in a movement toward acceptance and appreciation.
Thanks to the role the GHAEA Autism Resource Team plays in this effort. They provide services to children, birth to 21, who have a diagnosis of autism or characteristics of autism. Core team members are Nancy Boswell, Mary Carstens, Michelle Hicks, Cheryl Mulligan, Kellie Peterson, Julie Stessman (supervisor) and Melanie VanDyke. Extended team members are Catelyn Buck, Cheryl Case, Jill Clayton,  Lori Durand, Sarah Girres, Kristi Minnick, Carissa Otto, Laurie Peterson and Beth Torneten.