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Added on : 2019-04-02 20:18:19

On 2nd April every year we observe the World Autism Awareness Day to spread information about Autism Spectrum Disorder and help the global ASD population lead a healthy social life. The UN Department of Global Communication and Department of Economic and Social Affairs is the main organization responsible for shaping this day. A number of other organisations working for the people with ASD are also associated with WAAD.

What is Autism?

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder of variable severity which causes disruption in communication and social interaction. The disorder is also characterized through repetitive behaviour and thoughts.

History of World Autism Awareness day

The United Nations General Assembly announced 2nd April as World Autism Awareness Day in 2008. Since then the UN, with a number of other organisations have worked to spread information about Autism Spectrum Disorder which affects a major portion of population across the globe.

Aim of World Autism Awareness day

However, the main aim of celebrating World Autism Awareness Day is to make sure that no one, including people living with autism, are left behind. This day aims at making healthcare and technology more accessible to people living with autism.

Importance of Autism Awareness Day

Autism Awareness month is quite important for so many reasons, and it is important to know that ASD does not require a cure. The reason for this awareness is not to help raise funds to "cure" autism, rather the awareness comes in diagnosing young children and providing them with the resources they need.

 

 

On 2nd April every year we observe the World Autism Awareness Day to spread information about Autism Spectrum Disorder and help the global ASD population lead a healthy social life. The UN Department of Global Communication and Department of Economic and Social Affairs is the main organization responsible for shaping this day. A number of other organisations working for the people with ASD are also associated with WAAD.

What is Autism?

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder of variable severity which causes disruption in communication and social interaction. The disorder is also characterized through repetitive behaviour and thoughts.

History of World Autism Awareness day

The United Nations General Assembly announced 2nd April as World Autism Awareness Day in 2008. Since then the UN, with a number of other organisations have worked to spread information about Autism Spectrum Disorder which affects a major portion of population across the globe.

Aim of World Autism Awareness day

However, the main aim of celebrating World Autism Awareness Day is to make sure that no one, including people living with autism, are left behind. This day aims at making healthcare and technology more accessible to people living with autism.

Importance of Autism Awareness Day

Autism Awareness month is quite important for so many reasons, and it is important to know that ASD does not require a cure. The reason for this awareness is not to help raise funds to "cure" autism, rather the awareness comes in diagnosing young children and providing them with the resources they need.

 

 

Editor & Publisher : Dr Dhimant Purohit

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