World Autism Awareness Day takes place each year on April 2nd. Autism Awareness Month takes this a step further, and dedicates April to the sharing of stories and providing of opportunities to increase understanding of people with autism, fostering worldwide support, and creating a world where all people on the autism spectrum can reach their full potential.
Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to, other people, as well as how they make sense of the world around them. It is a spectrum condition, meaning that no two autistic people are affected the same way: some are able to live independently, while others may need a lifetime of specialist support.
There are multiple options to show support and provide solidarity for people with autism this month. This immersive sensory video, produced by Autism Together, gives an idea of what it might be like for a person with autism to experience the sort of busy, everyday environments we take for granted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qYAuDuRDyM And after giving that a watch, take a quiz to test your knowledge on autism: https://www.autismtogether.co.uk/atam-quiz/
If you have more time on your hands, join the Autism Speaks Kindness Campaign and encourage acceptance, understanding, and inclusion with daily acts of kindness in your local community: https://act.autismspeaks.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=kindness_campaign. Alternatively, make a real difference to autistic children's and adults’ lives, meet new people, and learn new skills by volunteering with organisations such as the National Autistic Society. And don’t forget to Light It Up Blue, as thousands of landmarks, buildings, and homes come together on April 2nd in recognition of people with autism and those who love and support them.
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