A Short History Of Autism Awareness Jewelry And Ribbons

By Theresa Clemons


Autism awareness jewelry are typically worn in order for someone to commemorate an afflicted family member or friend and to also help spread the debilitating disease's information. Rather than just being a solid color like the other ribbons for awareness are, these are easily recognized by their puzzle piece and multicolor design.

The awareness ribbon has become significant in all of North America. The item consists of a strip of ribbon that is folded over and then pinned in an 'I' shape and worn around the necks or on the blouses of supporters. Various diseases and concerns are also symbolized by different patterns and colors of ribbons. For example, lavender denotes epilepsy, pink equals breast cancer, and red ribbons, probably the most famous, recognizes AIDS.

In the mid seventies, the yellow cloth became the original one to be utilized. The ribbons were put around tree trunks by a army-man's wife who was awaiting the homecoming of her fighting husband. Friends and relatives began also hanging the ribbons to show their solidarity and eventually, the notion of wearing yellow ribbons in order to show respect for American soldiers was adopted by the remainder of the country too.

Autism is a developmental condition that is defined by impaired communication and social skills. The disorder largely affects the mind's data processing center, though the exact functions are not yet fully known.

The disease's symptoms can include repetitive movements, impaired speech, and lack of eye contact. Parents of affected children, typically those that are under two years old, usually will notice them when said child becomes a toddler. The severity of the condition will differ from one patient to the next, generally, those with the right treatment plan for them will be able to grow up and live productive and normal lives.

April was named the awareness month for autism in 1943. In the late eighties and early nineties, committed activists began holding and organizing successful rallies all around the US with spreading diagnostic materials and information being their goal. In 2007, a successful resolution passed that deemed April the official autism month on a national scale and just one year after that, the second day of the month was proclaimed by the United Nations to be the world's day of autism recognition.

In the late nineties and early two thousands, the disease's was given a multicolored ribbon that featured small puzzle pieces. One of the ailment's largest research and nonprofit organizations in America, however, commonly uses blue lights and ribbons when denoting the condition. More important than the particular color or pattern being utilized is the notion that, little by little, the disease's symptoms are becoming common knowledge.

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