Never underestimate the beauty of someone with autism.
For stars like Jenni Farley, “JWoww”,, Joey Fatone, Jacqueline Laurita and Boyz II Men member Shawn Stockman, Autism Awareness Month is personal. These parents of kids with autism are celebrating the gifts their children provide to the world around them joining professionals to educate others about a condition that is estimated to affect 1 in 44 children in the United States today.
“I love that the general public is trying to learn and be more inclusive,” speech-language pathologist and board-certified behavior analyst Dr. Ali ArenaCelebHomes News shared this information. One of my biggest fears is that autistic individuals have difficulty making friends and socializing. It isn’t true. Most of my young adult clients are able to form strong relationships and friendships with their peers.
Autism can refer to any condition that is marked by social difficulties, repetitive behavior, speech, and nonverbal communication. While many communicate in different ways, Dr. Ali is constantly blown away by the intelligent and enthusiastic individuals she works with on a daily basis.