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Autism Awareness
Forest Brook Students Join "Kids and Coins for Autism" Fundraising Initiative
As part of April’s National Autism Awareness Month, Forest Brook Elementary School participated in “Kids and Coins for Autism” – an initiative where students help those affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The school collected a total of 31 pounds of coins or $314 that it donated to the Nassau/Suffolk chapter of the Autism Society to support their research into the causes, prevention and treatments for autism.
Autism is a complex disorder and the fastest growing developmental issue in our country. In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control reported that one in every 68 children in the United States is diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism. Even though there are many people with autism, each person is different in terms of his or her challenges, abilities and personality.
“Forest Brook students learned that they can help make a difference in the lives of others by participating in the ‘Kids and Coins for Autism’ initiative,” stated Principal Kristen Reingold.
