April has traditionally been framed as Autism Acceptance Month, and April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day.
During the month of April, Smart Start of Mecklenburg County brings awareness to our Guiding Parents to Services (GPS) program, designed for Mecklenburg County parents with children 0-5 who are part of the complex world of autism.
The GPS Coordinator offers a range of services including; parent education, support, referrals to early intervention services and other community agencies, weekly parent discussion groups addressing topics of interest, training to professionals in the field, and collaborations with agencies to enhance services to families.
Follow along on social media this month for facts about autism, and share on your own pages to advocate for children with disabilities using the #CelebrateDifferences hashtag all month long!
Designed to build better awareness of the signs, symptoms, and realities of autism, #CelebrateDifferences focuses on providing information and resources for communities to be more aware of autism, promote acceptance, and be more inclusive in everyday life.
Plus, the Wells Fargo lights on the Duke Energy Center will #LightItUpBlue on April 2 in honor of World Autism Awareness Day. We're proud to work with such loyal city partners who provide a unique opportunity to celebrate, support, and promote causes such as this, allowing us to better connect with the Charlotte community.
If you'd like to receive more information about our GPS program, please click the link below to email the GPS Coordinator directly.
