Light it Up Blue and Autism Awareness Month.

Autism is the most common developmental disorder in Australia, effecting 1 in 160 children. However there is very little support and understanding for people with autism and their families. Autism has had a huge effect on me and my family, especially over the past 2 years with my nephew. We have experienced the difficulties in not only getting a diagnostic, but accessing support and therapy to assist my nephew, we have seen doctors at hospital treat him like an animal because they think he doesn’t understand because at his age he is non verbal, and teacher aides be so insensitive to his needs that it was detrimental to his progress.

Tomorrow sees the start of Autism Awareness Month, and Light it up Blue, which will see buildings all over the world light up blue to raise awareness for Autism. Buildings like the Sydney Oprah House and the Empire State Building will be participating.

We here at LTV are very passionate about this cause, and hope that you show your support. Show your support by wearing blue tomorrow (April 1st), adding blue lights to your outside fixtures and of course by spreading the word online.

LINKS
Light It Up Blue
Learn Australia
Autism Awareness