World Autism Awareness Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in an attempt to provide more information about this disorder.
The main intention is to make a early diagnosis and contribute to a better quality of life for people who have autism, from general awareness, so that they can better integrate into society.
Every April 2 since 2008
In December 2007, an organization was made to define the date of celebration of World Autism Day, which has been every April 2 since 2008.
Every year different topics related to autism are addressed. For example, in 2019, assistive technology and active participation. In 2020, the transition to adulthood. In 2021, introinclusion in the workplace. In 2022, about a happy journey through life. Finally, in 2023, for a neuro-inclusive world for all.
It is normal that, on these dates, during dissemination activities about the importance of diagnosis and early intervention, he has a lot of prominence.
Blue representing autism
Blue has been pointed out as a color that can shine as bright as the sea on a summer day and other times darken like a stormy sea, alluding to how this disorder occurs.
Solidarity ties have been used as a resource to raise awareness for various issues, including autism, giving more visibility.
It is a color present not only in , but also in other elements on both World Autism Day and Autism Pride Day.