World Autism Awareness Day is observed in April every year to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). About 2.5 percent of children have ASD. Autism is a neurological disorder that inhibits a person’s ability to interact socially and communicate, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Every year on April 2, the world celebrates the World Autism Awareness Day. The theme for this year’s awareness day is “Light It Up Blue” and encourages everyone to turn on the lights in their homes or offices and wear the color blue.
On World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in April every year, people light up the buildings and homes in various cities across the globe in blue color to raise awareness regarding autism. This year WAAD falls on 2nd April, the day has been declared by the United Nations and is celebrated every year with much enthusiasm.
“When you meet someone with autism, you meet a person, not a diagnosis.”
National Autistic Society
“Autism is not a disorder. It is a different way of thinking and perceiving the world.”
Dr. Temple Grandin
” autism is a way of being, not a disease.”
Liane Holliday Willey, author of “Pretending to be Normal”
“Autism is a neurological disorder that affects the way the brain functions. It is a spectrum disorder that means that there is a wide range of symptoms and abilities affected.”
“Autism is one of the fastest growing developmental disorders in the world. It is now estimated that 1 in 68 children are on the autism spectrum.”
“The theme for World Autism Awareness Day 2023 is ‘Light it up Blue’. We are asking everyone to help us light up buildings, landmarks and homes blue on 2 April to show their support for people with autism and to help raise awareness of the condition.”
Every year on 2nd of April, World Autism Awareness Day is observed to increase the understanding and awareness about autism. On this day, people all around the world share their wishes and quotes about autism to show their support to the autistic people and their families.
Here are some of the best wishes and quotes about autism which you can share on World Autism Awareness Day:
Conclusion
April 2nd is known as World Autism Awareness Day. It is a day to raise awareness for people who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. On this day, we celebrate the unique perspectives that autistic people bring to the world. We also pledge to do what we can to support autistic people and help them reach their full potential.
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