Every year, Autism Awareness Day is observed on April 2, and raises awareness about autism. One of the goals of the day is to eliminate the stigma around autism; many Autism Organizations around the world use this day to educate individuals on autism and continue medical research.
Autism is a complex, lifelong developmental disability that affects essential human behaviors such as social interaction, the ability to communicate ideas and feelings, imagination, self-regulation, and the ability to establish relationships with others. The symptoms of autism can present themselves in a variety of different combinations, from mild to severe.
Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the U.S., with over 3.5 million individuals diagnosed as on the spectrum. 1 in 54 children are diagnosed with autism, whereas it was 1 in 88 six years ago.
While it’s April 8, six days after Autism Awareness Day, we highly recommend reading more about autism and Autism Awareness Day.