Join us in celebrating World Autism Awareness Day! 🎉💙 On this day, we recognize the unique strengths of individuals with autism by promoting acceptance, inclusion, and understanding. #AutismAwareness #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #AutismAwarenessMonth
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KPRC 2 is honoring World Autism Month in April. Special coverage kicks off on World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, across KPRC 2 newscasts and Click2Houston.com. The aim is to bring awareness and provide resources to families living with autism while advocating for kindness and acceptance.
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HOUSTON – Next Friday is World Autism Awareness Day and KPRC 2 will be doing a series of stories to educate viewers and raise awareness about autism. As part of the KPRC 2 efforts, KPRC 2′s Britta Merwin will be holding a Zoom discussion with people who either live with someone with autism or have been diagnosed themselves. If you’d like to be part of that discussion, we ask that you send an email to autism@click2houston.com. Tell us your personal story and what you’d like to share to help increase others’ understanding of autism. You must be available for the Zoom discussion on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. to participate.
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HOUSTON – April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day and KPRC 2 is once again proud to partner with Autism Speaks to help support families across the Houston area. Today as part of World Autism Awareness Day, KPRC2 Owen Conflenti is reading a book written by a local mom and illustrated by her son who is an award-winning artist and advocate for others on the autism spectrum like himself. Big thanks to Jigsaw Grant and LongTale Publishing for allowing us to share the book “Grant the Jigsaw Giraffe: Different is More” with you today. Autism Speaks Houston. KPRC 2 meteorologist Britta Merwin also interviewed Grant and his mom in order to help raise additional awareness about autism in the month of April.
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HOUSTON – In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day, Britta Merwin has a heartfelt and personal message to share: You can do it! Monday marks the 11th annual World Autism Awareness Day. People are encouraged to wear blue to recognize those who are on the autism spectrum and the people who love and support them. World Autism Day! A checklist can help parents assess the risk of autism spectrum disorder in children ages 16 to 30 months.
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