April is autism awareness month. Government statistics suggest prevelance rate increasing 10-17% annually. One in every 110 children today are diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Boys are diagnosed three to four times more frequently. Public awareness has improved greatly over the recent years. More funding is applied to research for treatments, causes and cure. More people "understand" when my child demonstrates one of his many inappropriate behaviors in public. However, so much more needs to be accomplished. Through knowledge we can gain understanding and go beyond tolerance to compassion & acceptance.