10 Ways to Support World Autism Awareness Day
Kathy Sima
Kathy is a freelance writer and mom of two teenagers. Her son was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3.
When Is World Autism Awareness Day?
World Autism Awareness Day is held annually on April 2nd. In November 2007, the United Nations unanimously passed a resolution to declare April 2nd as an internationally recognized World Autism Awareness Day, in perpetuity, to "highlight the need to help improve the lives of children and adults with autism who suffer from the disorder so they can lead full and meaningful lives."
There are many things we can all do to help increase awareness and understanding of autism, and improve the lives of those affected by autism.
Here are 10 ways to get involved.
What You Can Do to Support World Autism Awareness Day
1. Educate Yourself About Autism
Read books, magazine articles and blog posts about autism.
Talk to parents of children with autism to find out what their life is really like.
Attend an information session or seminar on autism.
Visit the websites of local or national autism organizations.
2. Help Others Understand Autism
If you are the parent of a child with autism, or have personal experience working with individuals with autism, teach others what you have learned.
Do presentations to local community groups or service clubs.
Arrange to visit local schools to help students and teachers understand more about children with autism, and how they can be more inclusive.
Share information and resources from reputable sources.
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