Today is AUTISM ACCEPTANCE Day π¦
The Philadelphia Zoo is hosting an event Sponsored by The Autism Society of Greater Philadelphia
to promote and honor Autism Acceptance
The day will be filled with fun and exciting interactive entertainment
including jugglers, puppets, character visits, & more.
Sensory stations
Craft areas
Quiet spaces
Merchandise for sale
Giveaways Advocacy resources
and more! π¦
Visit the Peacock Pavillion from 10am until 4pm
The cost is $18 per person
Autism is a complex neurological disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. Autism affects individuals in different ways and to varying degrees, which is why it is referred to as a spectrum disorder. Spectrum is a word used to classify something or suggest it can be classified in terms of a scale, a range, or opposite points. A spectrum is also defined as a band of colors of varying degrees of refraction according to wavelength. A rainbow for example. This is perhaps how a rainbow of colors began to be used to symbolize autism spectrum disorder.
There are many reasons to head to the zoo today.
A day of acceptance is a great and powerful reason on itβs own. π