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People all over the globe have put on a piece of blue clothing and posted their pictures on social media to help raise funds for the organization. General Hospital’s Chloe Lanier who plays Nelle Benson joined the act and shared, “Today, I #lightitupblue for my loved ones with autism.
Right now, the Henry A Quinn foundation will match your donation (and mine) to @autismspeaks up to $100,000. This money will go towards care grants which will help autism families and caregivers whose routines have been upended by #covid19 Assistance includes help with groceries, respite, therapy, and medication. Please join me in lighting it up blue and by donating if you can. Every single dollar counts. I hope you all are staying safe and healthy. #autismawarenessmonth”.
Lanier was recently not well and opened up about it on social media. She was experience symptoms of the coronavirus. But she’s doing much better now and is encouraging her followers to partake in the act of helping those who suffer from Autism.
General Hospital News – Autism Speaks
The organization Autism Speaks is a committed one who desires to make 2020 the “Year of Kindness” for people with autism, with a bold goal to achieve one million acts of kindness whether big or small. The disorder refers to a wide range of conditions as characterized by challenges with repetitive behaviors, social skills, nonverbal communication, and speech. It is recorded that the disorder affects 1 in 54 children in the United States of America.
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GH News – Autism Speaks Wishes
The organization is aware that there is not one but many autism subtypes that are mostly influenced by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. Each person with the disorder has a distinct set of challenges and strengths. The way in which they think, learn and problem-solve can range from highly skilled to severely challenged. Some of them may require significant support in their daily living while others may require less.
Autism Speaks wishes for others to help create a kinder, more inclusive world for people who have autism. Hence the came up with #LightItUpBlue. Persons can partake from the comfort of their home. This is in an effort to show the autism community that there is a world of acceptance and understanding still out there.
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