About one in 44 children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Quinnipiac Autism Alliance was created to advocate for individuals with ASD and raise awareness about developmental disabilities in the Quinnipiac University community. ASD typically affects an individual’s social communication and interaction skills, according to the CDC. According to a study from the College Autism Network, one in 225 college students self-reported ASD, but the exact figure is expected to be higher due to students’ reluctance to disclose their diagnosis. Link in bio for the full story. [Story by @melinakhan] [Photo contributed by Kayleigh Joynt]