EPEC asks board to formally recognize Autism Acceptance Week
Sheryl Flynn, president of EPEC, urged the board to formally recognize Autism Acceptance Week and highlighted local initiatives and disparities in diagnosis rates, citing examples such as Murphy Junior High spirit weeks and an Autism Acceptance mural.
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Sheryl Flynn, president of EPEC, spoke during public comment to request that the board formally recognize Autism Acceptance Week. Flynn cited rising prevalence of autism diagnoses and disparities in diagnosis rates between Black and white children, described district efforts such as Murphy Junior High's spirit week activities and neurodivergent acceptance pins, and highlighted an Autism Acceptance mural as an example of local engagement.
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