World Autism Awareness Day begins month-long awareness crusade.

PitchWorld Autism Awareness Day is April 2. In November 2013, Texas Tech University opened a new chapter in autism research and education, cutting the ribbon on the new Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research.

The center has become a leader statewide and nationally, and experts are available for interviews related to Autism Awareness Month.

Experts: Wes Dotson, assistant professor and interim co-director, Burkhart Center, and director of Outpatient Services, (806) 834-0783, or [email protected].

• Behavior Support Clinic• Current ongoing research• Early Intervention Services• Parents’ Night Out and other opportunities for parent participation

Janice Magness, interim co-director, Burkhart Center, and director of Burkhart Transition Academy, (806) 834-3725 or [email protected]

• Transition Academy for young adults• Autism Walk (April 27)• Family Fun Events in the summer, summer camps• Autism conference, upcoming lecturesFind Texas Tech news, experts and story ideas at Texas Tech Today Media Resources or follow us on Twitter.

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