World Autism Awareness Day 2024: What To Know And How To Celebrate?
Last Update on April 2, 2024 : Published on April 2, 2024
World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated every year on 2nd April. Autism Awareness Day is celebrated to affirm and promote the fundamental freedoms and human rights of autistic people all around the world. Autism Awareness Day was first celebrated in 2007 and ever since advancement has been made.
Today, we have together worked on raising awareness and promoting acceptance of autistic people. Autistic people have contributed a lot to society. You might be amazed to know that famous autistic celebrities like Albert Einstein, Anthony Hopkins, Tim Burton, Charles Darwin, Bobby Fischer, Bill Gates, and others have contributed a lot.
On this day, psychologists, activists, and supporters focus on providing opportunities and sharing stories to increase acceptance and understanding of autistic people. In this blog, we will be discovering the significance of celebrating autism awareness day every year and ways to celebrate autism awareness day. Before getting started, let me clear some basic questions…
Why do we Celebrate 2nd April as World Autism Awareness Day?
The main purpose of celebrating 2nd April as World Autism Awareness Day every year is to empower and represent neuro minorities, fostering education, acceptance, and appreciation for equal opportunities. With more knowledge and awareness, autistic adults and kids will be able to avail emerging therapies that help them find new skills and make accurate use of their hidden talents.
What is the theme of World Autism Awareness day 2024?
Celebrations of world autism awareness day 2024 are focused on fearless change. This year we shall be helping autistic people create a world wherein they are celebrated and supported with true acceptance. The theme is based on “Empowering Autistic Voices” to ensure autistic people lead a purposeful life.
Ways to Celebrate Autism Awareness Day
1. Pledge your support
Pledge for “empowering autistic voices” and act fearlessly for equal rights of neuro minorities. Accept, acknowledge, educate, support, and foster positive changes for autistic people this year.
2. Show your support
Be it online or offline, go inclusive and show your support. Join rallies, seminars, fundraisers, or autism activities to promote awareness. Showing your support is one of the easiest and most effective ways to celebrate autism awareness day.
3. Advocate positive changes
Promote fearless change, bring out your voice, support for autism legalization, and study the latest efforts and policies for the autistic community.
4. Wear your pledge or support
You can wear a “fearless for change,” “empowering autistic voices”, or a “puzzled blue color” t-shirt to show your support. You can also make your purchase from autistic caregivers or artists.
5. Check out the work of famous autistic people
Do you know the Creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri is autistic? Well, there are other famous celebrities with autism too! Find out famous celebrities with autism and promote their work.
6. Gift sensory toys to autistic children
One of the best ways to celebrate autism awareness day is to give sensory toys to children to enhance their focus and development.
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Ways to Support Autistic People
Early intervention and identification of autistic symptoms help in promoting better management of the condition. If you’re managing a child or adult with autism, here’s how you can provide your extended support:
- Don’t delay treatment and educate yourself to provide your extended support.
- Understand their needs and pay attention to sensitivities
- Connect and communicate with them so that they can express what they are feeling.
- Encourage a positive environment so that they can explore their uniqueness.
A Word from the Author: Empowering Autistic Voices
After studying a lot of autistic cases, I could conclude that the exact cause of autism is still unknown however; research shows that it is caused by genetics and environmental factors. Hence, there’s no exact cure for autism spectrum disorder. Luckily, there are therapies and other treatment options available that help in managing autistic symptoms. If you’re managing a loved one with autism, know that early intervention, support, appreciation, acknowledgment, and the right education can help your loved one!
This year let’s take a pledge together to empower autistic voices, let us work together to celebrate the uniqueness of autistic, and make the best use of their hidden talents and skills! Let’s help them find their abilities and promote equal opportunities.
I hope this blog helps you understand the significance of autism awareness day and how to celebrate autism awareness day. Comment down and share your views on the same.
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About The Author
Aayushi Kapoor
Aayushi is a Content Creator at Calm Sage. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology and a Master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition. Her constant interest in the improvement of mental health, nutrition, and overall wellness embarked upon her career as a “full-time educational writer.” She likes to make an asynchronous connection with her readers. Her mantra for living life is "What you seek is seeking you".
