The Pervasive Parenting Center will host an Autism Awareness Walk Saturday, April 12 at 3 p.m. This will be held at the Pocola City Park. The walk will be held to raise awareness for the growing number of children diagnosed with autism each year. Everyone is welcome to attend. There will be free food available. “April is autism awareness month,” said Kodey Toney, center director. “We just want to help make the people of this area aware of the growing numbers, and would like to celebrate the people in our lives who are coping with this disorder every day.” According to the Center for Disease Control 1 in 88 are diagnosed with the neurological disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder affects children’s social and language skills. The Pervasive Parenting Center was launched in January to help families in eastern Oklahoma find resources available for people diagnosed with autism and other disabilities. “We just want to be a place where people can come for answers,” said Toney. “I know how crazy it can seem for a family who has just received a diagnosis if you don’t know what to do next. We can help you find what is out there and where you need to go.” If you have any questions contact Kodey Toney @ 918-658-5076 or pervasiveparenting@hotmail.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:29:01 +0000
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