May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month This May, our focus is on Mental Health Awareness Month where we'll share resources on suicide prevention, statistics, and facts about the intersectionalities of Autism and mental health. Because the intersectionalities between Autism and co-occurring mental health conditions are so prevalent, it is imperative that the Autism community collaborates with health advocates, organizations, and policymakers to offer more equitable mental health supports. Did you know: People with Autism are three times as likely to have suicidal thoughts, behaviors, and deaths by suicide than neurotypical individuals. Access Mental Health Resources Summer Camps and Activities While the free-flowing days of summer can be relaxing for some children with Autism, the break from school routines may be stressful for others, who often thrive in structured and predictable settings. Check out our Summer camp and activity resources for ideas to keep children active, engaged, and in a routine. Access Summer Camp and Activity Resources Please join us for our Community Connections: Vaccine Education Initiative webinar on Friday, May 20th at 11:00 am EST with Dr. Peter Hotez, a vaccine scientist and Autism parent, and Dr. Emily Hotez, Developmental Researcher and Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCLA and sibling to an Autistic sister. Together they will discuss mental health challenges, long Covid, and vaccine hesitancy during Covid-19. Event Details Affiliate Highlights Autism Society Greater Wisconsin hosts a virtual training for clinicians on how to apply best practices when providing therapy for Autistic clients. Autism Society Bayou is hosting its 7th Annual Miss Bayou Voice for Autism Pageant on Saturday, May 14. Autism Society Greater Akron is holding an iCan Bike Camp from July 11th-15th. Registration is now open. Autism Society Central Virginia has mental health supports and resources available on their website to download. Visit Website Donate Get Support Follow Us Contact Line 1 (800) 328-8476

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