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Digital Toolkit for National Autism Acceptance Month

During National Autism Acceptance Month, help the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) raise awareness and acceptance about autism spectrum disorder by sharing our informational materials based on the latest research.

Campaign date: April 1-30, 2024

Hashtags: #AutismAcceptanceMonth, #AutismAcceptance, #shareNIMH

Digital shareables: nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH/autism

Sample messages

Health care provider talking with a parent who is holding a toddler. Points to www.nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

During April, help @NIMHgov increase awareness and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder by sharing information and resources based on the latest research. https://go.nih.gov/AtPorEd . #shareNIMH #AutismAcceptanceMonth 

ALT text: Health care provider talking with a parent who is holding a toddler with the text “Let’s Talk About Autism.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

Health care provider talking with a parent who is holding a toddler.

Autism occurs in all ethnic, racial, sex and gender, and economic groups. This April, learn more about supporting people on the autism spectrum via @NIMHgov: https://go.nih.gov/GLdoK1Q . #AutismAcceptanceMonth 

ALT text: Health care provider talking with a parent who is holding a toddler with the text “Autism occurs in all ethnic, racial, sex and gender, and economic groups. This April, learn more about supporting people on the autism spectrum.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism.

Young adult working on a computer gear.

Adults on the autism spectrum can benefit from services and supports that improve health and well-being across the lifespan. Visit https://go.nih.gov/GLdoK1Q  to learn more about autism. #AutismAcceptanceMonth 

Alt text: A young adult working on a computer gear with the text “Adults on the autism spectrum can benefit from services and supports that improve health and well-being across the lifespan.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism.

Health care provider talking with toddler.

It's recommended that all children should be screened for developmental delays beginning at their 9-month well-child visit and specifically for autism at their 18- and 24-month visits. Learn more at https://go.nih.gov/GLdoK1Q . #AutismAcceptanceMonth 

ALT text: Health care provider talking with a toddler with the text “It's recommended that all children should be screened for developmental delays beginning at their 9-month well-child visit and specifically for autism at their 18- and 24-month visits.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism. 

Teenager looking out a window.

Many people are not diagnosed with autism until later childhood or adolescence. To read more about autism identification, visit https://go.nih.gov/GLdoK1Q . #AutismAcceptanceMonth

ALT text: A Teenager looking out a window with the text “Many people are not diagnosed with autism until later childhood or adolescence.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism.

Health care provider talking with a parent who is holding a toddler. Points to www.nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

During April, help the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) increase awareness and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder by sharing information and resources based on the latest research. https://go.nih.gov/5YKv9kt . #shareNIMH #AutismAcceptanceMonth 

ALT text: Health care provider talking with a parent who is holding a toddler with the text “Let’s Talk About Autism.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

Health care provider talking with a parent who is holding a toddler.

Autism occurs in all ethnic, racial, sex and gender, and economic groups. This April, learn more about supporting people on the autism spectrum via the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): https://go.nih.gov/aSY2mES . #AutismAcceptanceMonth

ALT text: Health care provider talking with a parent who is holding a toddler with the text “Autism occurs in all ethnic, racial, sex and gender, and economic groups. This April, learn more about supporting people on the autism spectrum.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism.

Young adult working on a computer gear.

It's recommended that all children should be screened for developmental delays beginning at their 9-month well-child visit and specifically for autism at their 18- and 24-month visits. Learn more at https://go.nih.gov/aSY2mES . #AutismAcceptanceMonth

Alt text: A young adult working on a computer gear with the text “Adults on the autism spectrum can benefit from services and supports that improve health and well-being across the lifespan.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism.

Health care provider talking with toddler.

It's recommended that all children should be screened for developmental delays beginning at their 9-month well-child visit and specifically for autism at their 18- and 24-month visits. Learn more at https://go.nih.gov/aSY2mES . #AutismAcceptanceMonth

ALT text: Health care provider talking with a toddler with the text “It's recommended that all children should be screened for developmental delays beginning at their 9-month well-child visit and specifically for autism at their 18- and 24-month visits.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism. 

Teenager looking out a window.

Many people are not diagnosed with autism until later childhood or adolescence. To read more about autism identification, visit https://go.nih.gov/aSY2mES . #AutismAcceptanceMonth 

ALT text: A Teenager looking out a window with the text “Many people are not diagnosed with autism until later childhood or adolescence.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism. 

Health care provider talking with a parent who is holding a toddler with the text “Let’s Talk About Autism.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

During April, help @NIMHgov increase awareness and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder by sharing information and resources based on the latest research. Learn more at nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH/autism. #shareNIMH #AutismAcceptanceMonth 

ALT text: Health care provider talking with a parent who is holding a toddler with the text “Let’s Talk About Autism.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

Health care provider talking with a parent who is holding a toddler with the text “Autism occurs in all ethnic, racial, sex and gender, and economic groups. This April, learn more about supporting people on the autism spectrum.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism.

Autism occurs in all ethnic, racial, sex and gender, and economic groups. This April, learn more about supporting people on the autism spectrum via @NIMHgov: nimh.nih.gov/autism. #AutismAcceptanceMonth 

ALT text: Health care provider talking with a parent who is holding a toddler with the text “Autism occurs in all ethnic, racial, sex and gender, and economic groups. This April, learn more about supporting people on the autism spectrum.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism.

A young adult working on a computer gear with the text “Adults on the autism spectrum can benefit from services and supports that improve health and well-being across the lifespan.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism.

Adults on the autism spectrum can benefit from services and supports that improve health and well-being across the lifespan. Visit nimh.nih.gov/autism via @NIMHgov to learn more about autism.  #AutismAcceptanceMonth 

ALT text: A young adult working on a computer gear with the text “Adults on the autism spectrum can benefit from services and supports that improve health and well-being across the lifespan.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism.

A young adult working on a computer gear with the text “Adults on the autism spectrum can benefit from services and supports that improve health and well-being across the lifespan.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism.

It's recommended that all children should be screened for developmental delays beginning at their 9-month well-child visit and specifically for autism at their 18- and 24-month visits. Learn more at nimh.nih.gov/autism via @NIMHgov. #AutismAcceptanceMonth 

ALT text: Health care provider talking with a toddler with the text “It's recommended that all children should be screened for developmental delays beginning at their 9-month well-child visit and specifically for autism at their 18- and 24-month visits.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism. 

A Teenager looking out a window with the text “Many people are not diagnosed with autism until later childhood or adolescence.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism.

Many people are not diagnosed with autism until later childhood or adolescence. To read more about autism identification, visit nimh.nih.gov/autism via @NIMHgov. #AutismAcceptanceMonth  

ALT text: A Teenager looking out a window with the text “Many people are not diagnosed with autism until later childhood or adolescence.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism. 

Health care provider talking with a parent who is holding a toddler. Points to www.nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

During April, help the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) increase awareness and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder by sharing information and resources based on the latest research. https://go.nih.gov/VO1CCKg . #shareNIMH #AutismAcceptanceMonth 

ALT text: Health care provider talking with a parent who is holding a toddler with the text “Let’s Talk About Autism.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

Health care provider talking with a parent who is holding a toddler.

Autism occurs in all ethnic, racial, sex and gender, and economic groups. This April, learn more about supporting people on the autism spectrum via the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): https://go.nih.gov/qnjCz9N . #AutismAcceptanceMonth

ALT text: Health care provider talking with a parent who is holding a toddler with the text “Autism occurs in all ethnic, racial, sex and gender, and economic groups. This April, learn more about supporting people on the autism spectrum.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism.

Young adult working on a computer gear.

Adults on the autism spectrum can benefit from services and supports that improve health and well-being across the lifespan. Visit https://go.nih.gov/qnjCz9N  to learn more about autism. #AutismAcceptanceMonth 

ALT text: A young adult working on a computer gear with the text “Adults on the autism spectrum can benefit from services and supports that improve health and well-being across the lifespan.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/autism.

Subject: Let's Talk About Autism

During National Autism Acceptance Month in April, help the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) increase awareness and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by sharing information and resources based on the latest research

To learn more about the signs of ASD, diagnosis in different age groups, available interventions, and additional resources, visit NIMH’s health topic page or download NIMH’s brochure.