Research has shown that in every hundred births, autism occurs. Autism has become an almost insidious developmental disease that affects almost two million Americans. Symptoms of autism usually appear in the first two years of life of a child. The disorder has been known to affect many people socially, emotionally, physiologically, psychologically, and economically. Therefore, the foremost society in autism, the American Autism Society, has come up with a ribbon design that can be used in spreading the word on autism and increasing awareness. The society has also declared April to be National Autism Awareness Month. Decorated with puzzle piece, the ribbon has become the symbol of supporting autism. 
The puzzle pieces that are included in the design signify the rather puzzling occurrence of the disease. It also shows that up until now no specific cause as well as remedy has been discovered to treat the disorder. During this month of awareness, awareness jewelry has also been created to help promote awareness and knowledge of the disorder to many. And the proceeds from the sale of these jewelry are given to help fund the researches that aim to know more about the disorder.
Fundraising is done with this awareness jewelry. Oftentimes these fundraisers are hosted by the American Autism Society. A large portion of the proceeds is donated by Crafts N' Scraps who supports the society's autism awareness fundraisers. One can find an awareness jewelry from Crafts N' Scraps in their different branches. The most popular piece of jewelry is known as the Woven Ribbon Autism Bracelet. 
Interwoven grosgrain ribbons, heart charms, and puzzle pieces make up the bracelet's design. Another popular piece of autism awareness jewelry is the Children are from God Stackable Autism Bracelet which is made from silver materials. The bracelet features the inspiring autism awareness message "children are a gift from God to hold and to treasure." This message is engraved on the bracelet's chain. This bracelet also features a beautiful Angel charm on its clasp.
In additional, another kind of autism awareness jewelry is the Autism Pop Bangle that features a colorful awareness ribbon attached to its design. Still another piece of jewelry is the Simple Autism Toggle Bracelet. It has a toggle attached to its large silver chain. This particular piece of autism awareness jewelry features the symbolic ribbon design and has room for additional charms to be attached if the buyer so desires. Moreover, the Autism Heart Keychain is known to be both functional and beautiful at the same time. And lastly, the Autism Ribbon Lapel Pin features the symbolic puzzle piece design.