World Autism Awareness Day is globally recognised on 2 April every year. The day encourages the Member States of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with autism throughout the world.
World Autism Day is one of only four official health-specific UN Days. The day itself brings individual autism organizations together all around the world to aid in things like research, diagnoses, treatment, and overall acceptance for those affected by this developmental disorder.
Background
World Autism Awareness Day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly resolution "62/139. World Autism Awareness Day", passed in council on 1 November 2007, and adopted on 18 December 2007.World Autism Day is one of only four official health-specific UN Days. The day itself brings individual autism organizations together all around the world to aid in things like research, diagnoses, treatment, and overall acceptance for those affected by this developmental disorder.
Theme 2018
2018: "Empowering women and girls with autism
