| Autism is a neurological disorder that interferes | | | | choose from signifying the three levels of |
| with normal development of reasoning, social | | | | support, you and your family and friends can now |
| interaction, and communication skills. It is a lifelong | | | | help spread awareness. Pink=parent, Green=family |
| disability that makes learning difficult and can lead | | | | and Purple=Friend. The bracelet is created in |
| to serious behaviors that interfere with living. | | | | primary colors and includes a puzzle charm that |
| Autism arises in infancy and is developmental in | | | | hangs by the toggle. |
| origin. | | | | With each sale of the bracelet, customers can |
| Autism has been called the "ultimate learning | | | | choose to which chapter or organization to send |
| disability" because people with autism have great | | | | their donation. Interested Autism Organizations |
| difficulty understanding both language and social | | | | may contact Abernook to be added to the list of |
| behavior. This affects their ability to communicate | | | | participating organizations. Organizations can earn |
| with others and to interact with the world outside | | | | up to 20% profit of the retail price. |
| of the self. | | | | Also available through the bracelet program is an |
| The Colors of Hope (TM) Autism bracelet is | | | | awareness loop which can be worn on a |
| created using swarovski crystals and bali silver. | | | | backpack, belt loop, purse strap. An Autism key |
| Each bracelet is designed to help show support | | | | chain is also available. |
| and spread awareness for autism. The bracelet is | | | | You may find more information regarding the |
| unique in that the last bead of the bracelet | | | | bracelet at the Autism Society of Ohio's website |
| signifies your support level. With three colors to | | | | as well as visiting Abernook. |