World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated on April 2 every year, and 2024 marks the 17th time.
According to Autism Speaks, 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States have autism.
On April 2nd, you can mark the occasion by spreading awareness, showing your support by wearing blue, and educating yourself about autism.
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Below you will find more information about World Autism Awareness Day and how you can show your support this year.
- What is World Autism Awareness Day?
- Why celebrate World Autism Awareness Day?
- How do people celebrate World Autism Awareness Day?
- Why is World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd?
- What are the autism symbols and colors?
1. What is World Autism Awareness Day?
According to the Autism Speaks website, World Autism Awareness Day focuses on “sharing stories, providing an opportunity to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism, and fostering global support.” It is said that it was the day when
Autism Speaks is an organization playing a big role in spreading awareness about autism on World Autism Awareness Day. (Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
The Autism Speaks organization is spending the entire month of April sharing stories and working to increase acceptance of people living with autism.
2. Why celebrate World Autism Awareness Day?
World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated around the world to spread awareness about autism and people living with autism.
According to Autism Speaks, autism “refers to a wide range of conditions characterized by difficulties in social skills, repetitive behaviors, and verbal and nonverbal communication.”
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On this day, you will learn about autism and how the condition and challenges affect individuals.
Historic buildings in many countries around the world, including the Empire State Building in New York City, will be lit up in blue for World Autism Awareness Day. (Noam Galai/Getty Images for Autism Speaks)
3. How do people celebrate World Autism Awareness Day?
There are many ways to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day.
You can increase your knowledge about autism by digging deeper into its history and building your overall knowledge.
There are many books published about autism, including books written by people living with autism.
Autism Speaks offers a long list of recommended books on its website. Here are some of their recommendations.
- Naoki Higashida “The reason why I jump”
- “Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism” by Temple Grandin
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
- “In a Different Key: The Story of Autism” by John Donvan and Karen Zucker
- “How Dolphins Speak” by Ginny Robey
- “All Birds Have Anxiety” by Kathy Hoopman
- “Born on a Blue Day” by Daniel Tammet
In addition to books, a number of shows have also been created that feature autistic people and how they live their lives. One example is Love on the Spectrum, a Netflix reality show that follows the dating lives of people with autism.
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Another thing you can do is spread awareness. You can do this by donating to charities, attending autism-related events, participating in fundraisers, or by speaking out and raising awareness yourself. Social media is a powerful way to educate people about a topic.
Use the platform to share detailed information about the disorder, how to interact appropriately and patiently with autistic people, support for families, and more.
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You can also wear blue clothing and accessories, a color associated with autism.
4. Why is World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd?
According to NationalToday.com, World Autism Awareness Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007. Since then, it has been celebrated on April 2 all over the world.
Puzzle pieces are one of the popular symbols associated with autism. (St. Petersburg)
5. What are the autism symbols and colors?
The color associated with autism is blue.
According to A Place for Autistic Children, this color is calming and promotes acceptance. Each year, Autism Speaks runs a “Light It Up Blue” campaign that encourages people to wear the color to spread awareness about autism.
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The symbol of autism is a puzzle piece. Like the color blue, this symbol was popularized within the autism community by the Autism Speaks organization.
Although there is no official symbol, the puzzle piece remains the most popular. Other symbols that have become popular over the years include butterflies and infinity symbols.
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