Autism is one of only four official health-specific days ever declared by the United Nations.
April 2nd 2023 marks the 14th “World Autism Awareness Day” (WAAD)!
Autism is the only health-specific condition that has more than one resolution that has been passed at a General Assembly of the United Nations.
The fact that Autism was highlighted for such prestigious and significant attention by the United Nations over and above so many other conditions that affects the global community, is due to the fact that this condition is significantly on the increase and is now classified as a global health crisis.
As of 2nd April, and for the month of April as “Autism Awareness Month”, around the world there will many public awareness initiatives to increase and develop world’s knowledge of the Autism epidemic and impart information regarding the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention.
Additionally, WAAD celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism and is a day when individuals with autism are warmly welcomed and embraced in community events around the globe.
