Tag: Autism

Think of Autistic Children on World Autism Awareness Day 2022

To raise awareness about autistic adults and children, World Autism Awareness Day spotlighted autism. The organisers seek to promote information about Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and increase awareness about the necessity of early diagnosis worldwide.

Autism affects males and females of all ethnicities and every nation. Children suffer from it most commonly, and it has a massive impact on them. Therefore, making people aware of it is so crucial.

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2 April: World Autism Awareness Day

The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (A/RES/62/139) to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 54 children in the United States today.

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