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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