World Autism Awareness Day 2016
2016 Theme: “Autism and the 2030 Agenda: Inclusion and Neurodiversity”
The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (A/RES/62/139) to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society
Autism is a lifelong neurological condition that manifests during early childhood, irrespective of gender, race or socio-economic status
http://www.un.org/en/events/autismday/background.shtml
It is considered to be the world’s third most common development disorder.
Individuals with autism find difficulty in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interaction and in play activities.
Despite the fact that there is no cure for autism, early interventions can help them to cope with it easily.
Autism now affects 1 in 70 children.
Studies show that boys are four times more likely to have autism than girls
The incidence of Autism is on the rise.
So, let us make a pledge individually….
“On this World Autism Awareness Day, as an individual I make the pledge to raise awareness about autism and do my best to serve this community”
