Texas Tech
University's Burkhart Center for Autism Education & Research is celebrating
Autism Awareness Month, with a number of fundraisers and community events.
Autism Society of America declared the first National Autism Awareness Month in April of 1970. Even after 45 years of effort, the need for awareness is still great.
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Three local restaurants are donating a portion of the proceeds to the Center.
The Chick-fil-A
in the South Plains Mall will sponsor April 23, Capital Pizza will sponsor a
day from 6-10 p.m. April 21, Papa John's will sponsor a day on April 14.
![Scientists in Argentina Discover Genetic Mutation That Causes Autism Spectrum Disorder]( "Scientists in Argentina Discover Genetic Mutation That Causes Autism Spectrum Disorder")
Researchers decoded the genome of three patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and epilepsy and discovered the genetic mutation that causes the disorders.
On April 23, Transition Academy students will do a fashion show at 7 p.m. outside the Women's Dillard's in the South Plains Mall.
The annual Burkhart Walk for Autism Awareness will take place at the John Walker Soccer Complex at 10th Street and Texas Tech Parkway from 2-4 p.m. April 26.
"Autism Awareness Month is a meaningful time for the Burkhart Center not only because of its celebration of people living with or affected by autism, but also the supplementation of our yearly programming with both special events and increased community involvement," said Tawny Mills teacher at Transition Academy.
Source: Medindia
Scientists in Argentina Discover Genetic Mutation That Causes Autism Spectrum Disorder
Researchers decoded the genome of three patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and epilepsy and discovered the genetic mutation that causes the disorders.
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On April 23, Transition Academy students will do a fashion show at 7 p.m. outside the Women's Dillard's in the South Plains Mall.
The annual Burkhart Walk for Autism Awareness will take place at the John Walker Soccer Complex at 10th Street and Texas Tech Parkway from 2-4 p.m. April 26.
"Autism Awareness Month is a meaningful time for the Burkhart Center not only because of its celebration of people living with or affected by autism, but also the supplementation of our yearly programming with both special events and increased community involvement," said Tawny Mills teacher at Transition Academy.
Source: Medindia
One in every 250 Children Suffer from Autism Spectrum Disorder in Odisha, India
Factors such as the lack of awareness and adequate resources in Odisha lead to a delay in the detection of autism. It also makes treatment difficult.
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