May Moore Primary School celebrated Autism Acceptance Day on April 2, led by the school’s speech therapists and May Moore Autism Program teachers. The students listened to a book that explained what autism is. The therapists presented various ways a student with autism may communicate, and the MMAP teachers shared many sensory items utilized within their classrooms.  

“I think this was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to understand and embrace that the world needs all kinds of minds,” teacher Danielle Calandra said. “What makes you different, makes you beautiful, and I hope we can continue to provide more ways to spread awareness in the future. The willingness and engagement of the general student body and fellow educators to learn about autism and autism awareness was truly indescribable. It is my hope that this workshop helped others to understand that everyone has different abilities, strengths and their own unique way of viewing and experiencing the world around them.”

Date Added: 4/10/2025