April is Autism Acceptance Month!

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is significantly higher among premature babies. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined as a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. In 2021, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 44 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to 2018 data.