DECA Community Service Project to benefit Autism Speaks

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DECA Community Service Projectto benefitAutism
Speaks

• Lisa McKeegan
• Alexa Sachs

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Facts About Autism

• 1 in 150 children is diagnosed with autism
• Boys are four times more likely than girls to
  have autism
• 1 in 94 boys is on the autism spectrum
• 67 children are diagnosed per day a new case is
  diagnosed almost every 20 minutes
• There is no medical detection or cure for autism

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People with Autism

• Have difficulty communicating with relating to
  others
• symptoms can range from very mild to severe
• May be unable to sustain eye contact
• Have trouble reading social cues
• Are prone to routines and repetitive behaviors
• Arranging objects
• Flapping hands or repeating phrases
• May be highly sensitive to sensory stimulation,
  such as sound, smell, and touch

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Teenagers Autism

• Adolescence is a challenging time for young
  people, but it's even trickier for teenagers with
  autism.
• developing social circles and increased contact
  with the world at large is typically overwhelming
• the awareness that they are different from their
  peers is painful
• may act out or exhibit behaviors, such as hitting
  or rocking, they may have conquered long ago
• With the support of the school community,
  students with autism can make great strides and
  become valued members of a student body.

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How We Can Help

• Be welcoming and supportive
• Respect the individual
• Promote acceptance and understanding
• Get to know kids with differences
• Dont tease or mock kids with disabilities
• Extend yourself - offer your friendship

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• Come to the
• DECA Walk
• to benefit
• Autism Speaks ?
• Show your support for NH!
• raffles, music, and food