Autism-Acceptance-Month

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April is National Autism Acceptance Month where we celebrate autism and neurodiversity with events and resources that spread awareness and promote acceptance.

Neurodiversity is a variation in things like sociability, learning, attention, and mood within the population. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) covers a group of complex neurodevelopmental disorders that often include repetitive behaviors and difficulties with social communication and interaction.

Throughout the month and all year long, celebrate and embrace our differences by learning something new, attending an event, and viewing the amazing artwork in the Artists and Autism: A Kaleidoscope of Neurodiversity exhibit.

Events Date/Time Details

*Artists and Autism: A Kaleidoscope* of Neurodiversity Exhibit Opening	Sat., April 1, from 1-3 p.m.	Leon County Main Library More information
Music Therapy - Make Music Together!	Tues., April 4, at 3:30 p.m.	Northeast Branch Library More information
Sensory Story Time	Fri., April 7, at 11:30 a.m.	Leon County Main Library More information
Artists and Autism: A Kaleidoscope of Neurodiversity First Friday Kickoff	Fri., April 7, at 6 p.m.	Railroad Square Art District More information
Music Therapy - Make Music Together!	Tues., April 11, at 3:30 p.m.	Eastside Branch Library More information
Sensory Story Time	Thurs., April 13, at 11:30 a.m.	Woodville Branch Library More information
Sensory Story Time	Fri., April 14, at 11:30 a.m.	Leon County Main Library More information
Sensory Story Time	Sat., April 15, at 10:30 a.m.	Fort Braden Branch Library More information
Music Therapy - Make Music Together!	Wed., April 19, at 4 p.m.	Lake Jackson Branch Library More information
Sensory Story Time	Fri., April 21, at 11:30 a.m.	Leon County Main Library More information
Sensory Story Time	Sat., April 22, at 11 a.m.	Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library More information
Music Therapy - Make Music Together!	Wed., April 26, at 3:30 p.m.	Leon County Main Library More information
Adult Book Club	Thurs., April 27, at 5 p.m.	Fort Braden Branch Library or via Zoom More information
Sensory Story Time	Fri., April 28, at 11:30 a.m.	Leon County Main Library More information
Autism Acceptance Month Resource Fair	Sat., April 29, from 1-4 p.m.	Leon County Main Library More information

The Artists and Autism: A Kaleidoscope of Neurodiversity art exhibits feature artwork celebrating autism and neurodiversity by talented local artists. Join us for these events:

Exhibit Opening at the Downtown Main Library
200 West Park Avenue
Saturday, April 1, 1-3 p.m.

Celebrate the start of Autism Acceptance Month at the Leon County Main Library with an exhibit featuring physical and digital artwork by local artists. Chat with the artists and enjoy crafts for adults and children. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit will be on display until April 30.

First Friday Kickoff at Railroad Square Art Park
661 Railroad Square
Friday, April 7, 6-9 p.m.

In partnership with Able Artists Gallery and Obsessions Gift Shop, enjoy this kickoff event featuring artwork by local artists and a performance by Pyramid Studios’ rock band, The Electric People. The exhibits at Able Artists Gallery and Obsessions Gift Shop will be on display until April 30.

Virtual Exhibit
Visit the virtual exhibit in our online gallery.

Logo Design Challenge
See submissions from the Autism Acceptance Month logo design challenge in our online gallery.