One out of 44 children in the US is affected by autism. The diagnosis can be scary for parents, but the growing array of resources and support has changed the landscape for those living with autism, and for their families. 

Taya Dunn Johnson, vice president of the board of The Autism Society of Baltimore Chesapeake, talks about how raising a son with autism has opened her eyes to honor differences in all people. She’s devoted to autism advocacy, and works to dispel myths:

 “If you’ve met one person with autism, that’s it. You’ve just met one person with autism. No two individuals present exactly the same way.”

Links: AMC theaters Sensory friendly films, Second Annual Lip Sync Battle Autism fundraiser, Make Studio mixed media workshops.

One out of 44 children in the US is affected by autism. The diagnosis can be scary for parents, but the growing array of resources and support has changed the landscape for those living with autism, and for their families.&nbsp;
<a href="http://www.mrstdj.com/">Taya Dunn Johnson</a>, vice president of the board of <a href="https://www.baltimoreautismsociety.org/">The Autism Society of Baltimore Chesapeake,</a> talks about how raising a son with autism has opened her eyes to honor differences in all people. She&rsquo;s devoted to autism advocacy, and works to dispel myths:
&nbsp;&ldquo;If you&rsquo;ve met one person with autism, that&rsquo;s it. You&rsquo;ve just met one person with autism. No two individuals present exactly the same way.&rdquo;
Links:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films">AMC theaters Sensory friendly films</a>, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tbta-llc-presents-2nd-annual-lip-sync-battle-for-autism-tickets-268067786967?aff=ASBC">Second Annual&nbsp;Lip Sync Battle Autism fundraiser</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JtZGcvOzw0gSKu2NhbRV8BBLeQNfUVVV/view?fbclid=IwAR1RZfJlUIYuN4Sz0HjXg8SmSn_MNCFSMMarQfZ_wU9S5opoJYXXmo9DFY4">Make Studio mixed media workshops</a>.

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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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