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World Autism Awareness Day

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What is World Autism Awareness Day?

In December 2007, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD).

By bringing together autism organisations all around the world, World Autism Awareness Day aims to give a voice to the millions of people worldwide who are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help.

What is happening in the UK?

In the UK, we must persuade governments to recognise autism spectrum disorders as distinct from other conditions, deserving urgent planning, policy development and dedicated resources.

Autism organisations from across the UK will be working together and carrying out activity in the lead-up to and on World Autism Awareness Day to get this message across and call on all interested parties to take action and to 'Stand up for autism'.

I was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in 2005, classed as an autism spectrum disorder.

Wow, didn't know there was an Autism day, My Brother has Autism, so life is difficult for me and parents at times.

i have aspergers syndrome and i was diagnosed with it when i was nine and now i am 20

there isnt enough awareness of the autism spectrum many people just dont understand it i've worked with a few kids on the spectrum so have a bit of a grasp about it