World Autism Awareness Day

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World Autism Awareness Day 2022: Know theme, history and importance
World

World Autism Awareness Day 2022: Know theme, history and importance

The day seeks to raise awareness among people about the developmental disorder and to remove the stigma associated with it

World Autism Awareness Day 2020: Significance, history and important facts
India

World Autism Awareness Day 2020: Significance, history and important facts

On 2 April every year, World Autism Awareness Day is observed to recognise and celebrate persons with autism.

World Autism Awareness Day 2020: Why 'acceptance' must be prioritised over initiatives like 'light it up blue'
Opinion

World Autism Awareness Day 2020: Why 'acceptance' must be prioritised over initiatives like 'light it up blue'

World over, autistic people have challenged the normative idea of “lighting it up blue” with its harmful connotations, and sought a shift from ‘awareness’ to ‘acceptance’, celebrating April as #AutismAcceptanceMonth.

World Autism Awareness Day 2019 today: Stigmatisation, lack of awareness still remain leading challenges
India

World Autism Awareness Day 2019 today: Stigmatisation, lack of awareness still remain leading challenges

On the night of 2 April, don't be startled to see the world up blue because the international community joins in every year this day to celebrate the World Autism Day by lighting up hundreds of thousands of landmarks, buildings, homes and communities around the world, with blue lights.

World Autism Day: Early detection, screening can make all the difference in kids
science

World Autism Day: Early detection, screening can make all the difference in kids

Autism adversely affects a person's perception, communication with others and socializing ability.

World Autism Awareness Day 2018: Take this quiz to find out how you can help empower people with the disorder
India

World Autism Awareness Day 2018: Take this quiz to find out how you can help empower people with the disorder

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and non-verbal communication as well as by unique strengths and differences