April is Autism Acceptance Month, an entire month that promotes acceptance for a condition that occurs in one in every 36 children in the United States. Autism is a complex developmental disability that affects how autistic people experience the world due to differences in their brains. Autism affects behavior, communication, interaction, and learning Symptoms of Autism exist on a spectrum, and vary from person to person. Autism Acceptance Month was created by autistic people and for autistic people, emphasizing the need for public awareness to promote acceptance, celebrate differences, and be more inclusive towards autistic individuals in our communities.

Autism is a qualifying condition for Medical Cannabis in 15 states, and 6 additional states allow access at a physician’s discretion. Terrascend’s Ilera Healthcare brand celebrates Autism individuals everyday through their commitment to offering cannabinoid therapies formulated with Autism in mind. Ilera Healthcare’s HOPE tinctures were developed through a grassroots partnership with patients in the Autism community. Ilera’s Hope 1 and Hope 2 tinctures contain a THC:CBD ratio of 1:1 and 5:1 respectively, and can be purchased at Pennsylvania Apothecarium dispensaries.

Our PA Apothecarium dispensaries will be celebrating Autism Acceptance month through a fundraising partnership with Hope Grows for Autism. Hope Grows for Autism is a NON-PROFIT organization whose mission is to advance medical cannabis as a front-line solution for symptoms and clusters for symptoms related to autism to improve the lives of families and individuals living with autism. Their vision is to see a world where medical cannabinoids are legalized, destigmatized, and accessible to autistic individuals and their families.

Hope Grows for Autism relies on donations to do their work. During the month of April, all PA Apothecarium locations will be raising funds for this amazing organization. Donations can be made in store (at all Pennsylvania Apothecarium locations) or online at: Hope Grows for Autism | Donate.