It’s National Autism Awareness Month. The number of children diagnosed with autism in the U.S. has increased by 600% in the past 20 years. With no established explanation for this, there are 13 million affected families looking for answers and, more importantly, an improved quality of life for their autistic loved one.

Here’s what you can do:
- Participate in a Walk Now for Autism Speaks Event.
- Text “AUTISM” to 50555 to donate $10 to the Autism Society or text “AUTISM” to 25383 to donate $10 to Autism Speaks – both are great organizations working to help all those affected.
- Learn how to support legislation that affects those with autism by visiting www.vote4autism.org.
- Update your status on Facebook or Twitter with “Autism affects 1 in 110” you can also include “text ‘AUTISM’ to 25383 to donate $10 and improve the lives of those affected.”
- Have small children in your life? Take them to a Bounce for Autism event.
- Get inspired by watching the movie “The Horse Boy” on PBS. Check your local listings at www.pbs.org.

You can earn free donations to help fund early behavior therapy for autistic children by supporting Autism Speaks on SocialVibe.