INDIANAPOLIS, APRIL 15
Indy Parks and Recreation will host an Autism Awareness Day at Indy Island Aquatic Center in Raymond Park on April 16 from 4 to 8 p.m, according to press release issued by Public Information Officer/Senior Manager of Communications Maureen Faul.
Every year April is recognized as the National Autism Awareness Month, which provides a special opportunity to educate the public about autism and issues that affect people living with this disorder.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 will be Autism Awareness Day at Indy Island where experts will be on-site with educational materials and to answer questions. Interested patrons can receive one free admission with the purchase of one regular admission ($4 youth, $5 adult.) Children 9 and under must be accompanied in the water by a paying adult. Admission will be limited to the first 200 swimmers.
Facts about Autism:
•Autism now affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys.
•Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.
•Autism costs a family $60,000 a year on average.
•There is no medical detection or cure for autism.