In support of World Autism Awareness Day, nations across the globe are shining blue lights to raise global awareness of autism.
Autism is a general term that describes a group of developmental brain disorders in varying degrees — communication difficulties, social and behavioral challenges, and repetitive behaviors.
Seventy-million people around the world are affected by the disorder, and an estimated 1 in 68 children in the U.S. is on the autism spectrum.
Empire State Building – New York, NY
Autism Speaks
Macau Tower – Macau, China
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