Leesburg Pharmacy Supports Autism Awareness
April is Autism Awareness Month. During the month of April we are raising money for the Aurora School which is a private non-profit school that is designed for students who are unable to reach their full potential in a public school setting or in a traditional classroom. The Aurora School will be relocating to the Paxton property in Leesburg once renovations are complete. Please stop by Leesburg Pharmacy and purchase an autism magnet or tee shirt or a chance to win a wonderful gift basket. Proceeds will be donated to the Aurora School.
For Leesburg Pharmacy another big part of Autism Awareness Month is educating the public about Autism and its treatments. Autism or Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 1 in 150 children. Autistic Spectrum Disorder is characterized by difficulty in communicating and relating socially. Children with ASD often have repetitive behaviors or movements and sensory dysfunction. Therapies for ASD involve multiple approaches. Often patients benefit from diets that eliminate food sensitivities such as gluten and casein. Medical supplements are also a big part of the therapies used for Autism. Vitamin and mineral supplements, as well as probiotics and detoxification supplements are often helpful.
Leesburg Pharmacy carries a wide variety of supplements used in the treatment of ASD. In our Compounding Center we can compound medications with the autistic patient in mind. We make customized preparations to meet the unique needs of each child.
- Medications that are free of gluten, casein, sugars, dyes, lactose, alcohol and preservatives.
- Individualized dosing and alternate dosage forms such as suspensions and transdermal gels.
According to the CDC, between 1994 and 2006 the number of children with ASD enrolled in public special education classes has grown from 22,664 to 211,610. These growing numbers make Autism Awareness even more important. We appreciate everyone’s efforts in supporting this worthy cause.
