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Make Autism Awareness Month Every Month

By Bonnie Malkin Gillman, Founder

Every April people around the world raise awareness about autism. Global landmarks, businesses and homeowners are encouraged to light up their properties in blue and some people wear blue clothing to show their support for autism. April may be designated to inform the public about autism but our families cope with autism every day. I believe we can do more to increase support for our families.

As a grandparent, I suggest that we personally expand outreach in our communities and share information about autism whenever there are opportunities. Revealing to others that our families are affected by autism improves understanding and helps to eliminate the stigma some feel is associated with having a relative with autism. In my experience, sometimes just saying “autism” out loud in public draws interest, even from strangers who either have family members with autism or who are interested in learning more about how it impacts families. Speaking publicly about how our families are affected is a simple and effective way to encourage others to increase their understanding and support for autism year-round.

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Summer 2022 Newsletter

Posted: June 7, 2022

Travel and Activity Suggestions Grandparents frequently travel and enjoy summer vacations together with their families. This issue is devoted to travel tips, autism and sensory friendly destinations and summer activities […]

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2022: Spring News

Posted: April 5, 2022

Support Autism Awareness in April as Part of National Autism Awareness Month Share Resources Share autism stories and information (yours or others) in April and use hashtags like #CelebrateDifferences, #KindnessCounts, […]

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GAN’s Volunteer Care Notebook Project

Posted: March 26, 2022

GAN collaborates with the Regional Center of Orange County’s Comfort Connection in providing the Care Notebook Project for families that have children with all disabilities.  Volunteers work one-on-one, helping parents […]

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Tel: 714.573.1500
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