# 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

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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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

#### Facebook* *

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

#### Instagram* *

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

#### LinkedIn* *

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.

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.

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.

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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.