World Autism Awareness Day 2023: All You Need To Know

New Delhi: World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated every year on 2 April. It aims to create awareness among people about a developmental disability of the brain called autism. Autism is a permanent neurological condition that generally shows its first appearance in the infancy period. Regardless of gender, race, or socioeconomic status, this condition can develop at an early age in life. The exact cause of autism is still unknown, however, some people with this condition have a genetic cause.

History

To bring attention to the need to assist enhance the quality of life of persons with autism so that they may enjoy full and meaningful lives as an essential part of society, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously designated April 2 as International Autism Awareness Day.

The Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, which affirms the idea of universal human rights for everyone, comes into effect in 2008. It aims to promote respect for the inherent dignity of people with disabilities by promoting the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and basic freedoms.

Significance

The significance of celebrating World Autism Awareness Day is to educate people about Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to make a world of difference for people on the ASD spectrum and help autistic people to reach their full potential.