Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is typically diagnosed in children by about age five in the U.S., according to the National Autism Data Center. About 1 in 36 American children are affected by autism, up from 1 in 44 from previous data.

April is Autism Awareness Month. But at Zoe’s Just Dezzerts in Baltimore’s Federal Hill neighborhood, autism awareness is part of every day. We visit with Zoe, her mom, Jennifer Goldszmidt, and employee Kelsey Parker.

Then Taya Dunn Johnson, from the Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake, tells us about the resources the non-profit provides for people with autism and their families.

Links: Zoe's Just Dezzerts events, Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake, Awareness event Sat. April 27, and Making Autism Work on Sun. April 28th at Coppin State geared toward helping autistic adults navigate job searches, resume building, mock interviews. 

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is typically diagnosed in children by about <a href="https://nationalautismdatacenter.org/age-of-diagnosis/">age five in the U.S.</a>, according to the National Autism Data Center. About 1 in 36 American children are affected by autism, up from 1 in 44 from previous data.
April is Autism Awareness Month. But at <a href="https://zoesdezzerts.com/">Zoe’s Just Dezzerts</a> in Baltimore’s Federal Hill neighborhood, autism awareness is part of every day. We visit with Zoe, her mom, Jennifer Goldszmidt, and employee Kelsey Parker.
Then Taya Dunn Johnson, from the Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake, tells us about the resources the non-profit provides for people with autism and their families.
Links: <a href="https://zoesdezzerts.com/">Zoe's Just Dezzerts events</a>, Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake, Awareness event <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_aO4LUVHPis2WokCJ6bGh7JYEjwxMSN2uLsB2wR2yvgo1WQ/viewform">Sat. April 27</a>, and <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-making-autism-work-in-the-community-day-at-coppin-state-tickets-869130150677">Making Autism Work on Sun. April 28th</a> at Coppin State geared toward helping autistic adults navigate job searches, resume building, mock interviews.

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On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series!
Currently, you'll hear On The Record on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's Morning Edition on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
On The Record is produced by Maureen Harvie and Melissa Gerr. Theme music created by Jon Ehrens. Logo designed by Louis Umerlik.
If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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