World Autism Day
Tue, 02 Apr
|Awareness Days
World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd promotes acceptance, inclusion, and understanding of individuals with autism worldwide.The date of World Down Syndrome Day was chosen to represent the uniqueness of the triplication
Time & Location
02 Apr 2024, 10:08 – 23:50
Awareness Days
About the Event
World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on April 2nd. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promoting acceptance, inclusion, and understanding of individuals with autism throughout the world. The United Nations General Assembly declared April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day in 2007, aiming to bring attention to the growing prevalence of autism and the need for early diagnosis and intervention, as well as to highlight the rights of individuals with autism to participate fully in society. Various organizations, communities, and individuals around the globe participate in activities and events to promote autism awareness and understanding on this day.