April 2nd is celebrated across the world as World Autism Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness and understanding about autism and to create a more accepting and inclusive society for people with autism.
What is Autism?
Autism, also called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental disability that influences how a person interacts and communicates with others and views the world around them. Each individual with autism is unique and may require more support in living their lives or may be more independent and may have excelled in different fields.
The main message behind celebrating World Autism Awareness Day is to move from awareness to acceptance and inclusion.
The day was created by the United Nations in 2007 to raise awareness about the need to provide a better quality of life for people living with autism.
Every year, monuments across the world are illuminated in blue color to represent solidarity with people living with autism and are referred to as the “Light It Up Blue” event.
Why Awareness Matters
Even though awareness about autism has increased in recent years, people living with autism still face a lot of challenges in society. Awareness about autism will help break stereotypes and provide opportunities for people living with autism to prosper in society.
Education is a significant factor in helping society understand that autism is not a disability but a different way of thinking and living.
How You Can Support
Here are some simple ways in which you can help the cause and support it:
Educate yourself and others about autism and spread awareness about it.
Treat people living with autism with more kindness and patience.
Support organizations that work for autism awareness.
Support education and employment opportunities for people living with autism.
Support awareness campaigns and participate in them.
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