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title: April is Autism Awareness Month
description: April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a diagnosis affecting a range of behaviors including social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, sensory input/regulation, and non verbal communication. Overall it affects how a person interacts with their social and physical environment.
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# [April is Autism Awareness Month](https://forwardleadingfamilies.org/articles/april-is-autism-awareness-month)

 Written by [Forward Leading Families](https://forwardleadingfamilies.org/articles/author/bright-start-connect) | Apr 19, 2026 5:39:07 PM

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