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Issue: # 6April/2013
Autism Awareness Month!
Autism Awareness:
With April being the National Autism Awareness month and April 2nd being the World Autism Awareness Day we thought, what better way to raise awareness than by explaining what autism is?
Autism Ribbon
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 Design by Raven Muse

Autism is a brain development disability that ranges in many different spectrums. Research shows that 1 in every 88 Americans deals with autism although a specific cause for it still isn't found. The disability is said to be discovered within children of ages one to three and while there is not a medical cure for it there are many different options of dealing with it. 

There are many different forms of autism and no one person will have the same symptoms. While there are different levels of severity most symptoms include:

-repetitive movements
-slurred or difficulty speaking
-sensitivity to lights, sound and touch
-poor eye contact
-preference to play and be alone
-avoiding contact such as hugging, cuddling, etc. 

While great strides in research have found links between genetical pre-disposition and environmental factors the initial cause of autism is still unknown. While autism can be a constricting disability many autistic people to live routine lives with the help of their family, friends and loved ones. 


Fore more information on autism check out Autism Speaks
Community Spotlight 
PACE Center for Girls
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"PACE provides girls and young women with an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy."
 
PACE is a program that is offered at no cost for girls and young women to be able to learn through activities. The program offers girls the opportunity to grow their self-esteem and learn by providing them with a personalized counselor and a small classroom size setting so they can take advantage of their education. 

How you can participate:
On May 11th, 2013 there will be the annual Lucky Ducky Race benefitting PACE. Adopt a duck and watch as as 15,000 rubber ducks float down the Manatee River. For more information on how you can help, click here!

For more information:

For more information on joining the program or donating please visit the PACE website!

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Kathleen Cucci
Bradenton / Lakewood Ranch / Sarasota Urgent Care Walk-In Clinics

4647 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, Fl 34209