World Autism Awareness Day- April 2

• World Autism Awareness Day is observed every year on April 2^nd.
• This day is dedicated to spreading awareness about autism, a neurological condition that manifests during early childhood.
• The theme for World Autism Awareness Day 2023 is “Transforming the narrative: Contributions at home, at work, in the arts, and in policymaking”.
• It is a common misconception that all autistic people have the same abilities and needs. Some people with autism are highly functioning and require minimal support, while others require life-long care and support.

About Autism

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a group of conditions associated with brain development.
• People with autism often have co-occurring conditions such as epilepsy, depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), difficulty sleeping, and self-injury.
• Intellectual capacity of autistic people are unique and distinctive, extending from intense impairment to superior levels.
• The term “Autism Spectrum” refers to a range of characteristics, including difficulties with communication, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors.