Disability and Progress- April 2, 2026- Autism Acceptance Month
About this episode
The episode discusses Autism Acceptance Month with Dr. Paula Pompa-Craven, focusing on the Every1 With Autism Belongs campaign and the importance of inclusion.
This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by Dr. Paula Pompa-Craven. April is Autism Acceptance Month, and with one in 19 kids being diagnosed on the autism spectrum in California—versus a nationwide average of 1 in 31—it is one of the highest rates of prevalence in the U.S. E S S C is launching the Every1 With Autism Belongs campaign which celebrates inclusion and individuality by reminding the world that it's not one-size-fits-all for people with autism and that Every1 is unique. To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!
People in this episode
Hosts: Sam, Charlene
Guest: Dr. Paula Pompa-Craven
Topics covered
- autism
- acceptance
- inclusion
- individuality
- campaign
- diagnosis
- prevalence
Keywords
- autism
- acceptance
- inclusion
- campaign
- diagnosis
- California
- prevalence
- Every1 With Autism Belongs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: E S S C
Places: California, U.S.
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