Our mission is to raise community awareness about autism spectrum disorders, to advocate for improved education and services, and to provide support and information to Garnet Valley School District families living with autism.
What is Autism?
Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). The other Pervasive Developmental Disorders are PDD-NOS (PDD-Not Otherwise Specified), Asperger's Symdrome, Rett Syndrome and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. Many parents and professionals refer to the group as Autism Spectrum Disorders.
For additional information about autism including statistics and research, please visit Autism Speaks