Light it up Blue: Awareness on the Spectrum

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Starting on April 2, the world turned blue in honor of World Autism Awareness. Both children and adults with autism are especially susceptible to mood changes due to lighting, and studies have shown that lights with mellow colors, like blue, can help a child relax and become creative. Many communities “light it up blue” to show recognition and solidarity towards people with autism in their communities. To participate, businesses and residents alike p