World Autism Awareness Day 2024

World Autism Awareness Day 2024

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Category : Important Days Published on: April 02 2024

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  • April 2 is observed as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) by the United Nations General Assembly.
  • The theme for World Autism Awareness Day 2024 is "Colour," intended to challenge stereotypes and highlight the dynamic lives of individuals with autism.
  • Designated by the UN General Assembly on December 18, 2007, April 2 has been observed as World Autism Awareness Day since 2008.
  • Autism is a developmental disability impacting brain functions, and this day serves to promote understanding and support for individuals, particularly children, affected by autism.
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