Autism Awareness

With 1 in 36 children diagnosed with autism nationwide,, acceptance is more important than ever. Join events like “Bubbles for Autism,” community walks, and school programs to spread kindness.

The Adventure Aquarium in Camden NJ, in partnership with Shriners Children's Philadelphia, will be hosting a F.I.S.H. Night (Family Inclusive Sensory Hours) for autistic guests and those with other sensory sensitivities. The event takes place August 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This signal will let adults know of a child's limitations and help to avoid sensory overload.

The 6th Annual Strike Out Autism Challenge raises awareness of the disorder and money for programs for students on the spectrum in Ocean and Monmouth Counties to learn life skills and prepare for the world awaiting them.

It started in 2013 with four teams playing a pair of games for a noble cause and it has grown into one of the highlights of the high school baseball season. The Baseball Gods will shine brightly tomorrow on ten locations in Ocean and Monmouth County as they are hosting games as part of this year’s Strike Out Autism Challenge.

It's World Autism Awareness Day, with a lot of people wearing blue and committing to 'Light It Up Blue' for Autism Speaks. But after this day has come and gone, there are easy things you can do to be supportive and 'Autism Aware' every day of the year.

Autism Speaks hosts fundraising walks across the country throughout the year, and the 2014 Ocean County Walk Now for Autism Speaks is this weekend!

It's World Autism Awareness Day, and for many, that means wearing blue, donning puzzle piece pins, and installing blue light bulbs for tonight. For families affected by autism, it's just another Wednesday, full of the daily challenges that come with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Friday, June 14th is Dress Down for Autism Day. Everyone is encourage to dress down in order to bring awareness to autism. Share your dressed down photos with us on The Point Facebook Page or with Instagram using the hashtag #dressdownday...

It's World Autism Awareness Day, and April is Autism Awareness Month. Why should that matter to you?

Matt Ryan hosts the Walk Now for Autism Speaks!