Miles That Matter: Raising Awareness for Autism and Parkinson’s Disease
April is a powerful month of awareness, bringing national attention to both Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Parkinson’s disease. At Road Scholar Transport, awareness isn’t limited to a single month—it’s part of our mission every day. Our 80,000-pound rolling billboards travel highways across the country, delivering freight while also spreading an important message: awareness leads to understanding, and understanding leads to action. Autism Awareness: Understanding a Growing Community Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how individuals communicate, interact, and experience the world around them. According to the latest data from the CDC, autism now affects 1 in 31 children in the United States, a notable increase from previous estimates. Boys are still approximately four times more likely to be diagnosed than girls. While the exact causes of autism remain unknown, early identification is critical. Some early...