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See the source image. World Autism Awareness Day is annually marked on 2 April. The day seeks to raise awareness among people about the developmental disorder and to remove the stigma associated with it. The objective of the day is to create awareness about Autism and also to encourage people to support those who are suffering from this disorder. This year the theme is - "Inclusive Quality Education for All" which marks the global inequalities in education and society, faced by people with autism. The day was established by a United Nations General Assembly resolution. The first World Autism Awareness Day was observed on 2 April, 2008..

Autism is a developmental disorder with symptoms that appear within the first three years of life. Its formal diagnostic name is autism spectrum disorder. The word “spectrum” indicates that autism appears in different forms with varying levels of severity. That means that each individual with autism experiences their own unique strengths, symptoms , and challenges. Autistic people often have difficulty in accessing community activities, leisure facilities and other services. Everyone having a better understanding of autism has the power to change lives..

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Asperger’s Syndrome.

Social Communication & Social Interaction. Social Imagination and Flexibility of Thought.

Speech. Language. Gestures. Autistic people experience social communication differences. The way this affects a person can vary, and can include Difference in the use and understanding of:.

People often use body language and sarcasm to convey something. Autistic people often find these difficult to understand..

Autistic children may find it difficult to instigate or join in play with other children..

When problem solving, we rely on our social imagination to predict possible outcomes. This is difficult for an autistic person..

(touch) tactile. (movement) vestibular. (body position) proprioceptive.

Sensory joy from certain colours. Sensory joy from the feel of certain materials – “stimming”.

Being aware of Autism and the differences experienced by autistic people is key..