World Autism Awareness Day
Learn about the symptoms and effects, be better prepared to help those with autism in your life, or participate in a fundraiser or event on Autism Awareness Day.
Partner with autism advocacy organizations to host community events, fundraisers, and educational content that drive awareness while positioning your brand as a supporter of neurodivergent communities.
- Host a local autism walk or fundraiser event to engage families and raise funds for research
- Create educational content series about autism acceptance and neurodiversity in the workplace
- Partner with autism charities for cause-marketing campaigns tied to April awareness initiatives
- Share employee or customer stories celebrating neurodivergent perspectives and inclusion
World Autism Awareness Day was established on December 18, 2007 by the United Nations. The General Assembly put together resolution 62/139, which consisted of four major elements.
The day was meant to include the participation of all UN organizations and its member states. World Autism Awareness day was created as a dedication to raising awareness of autism in the general community, and it functions as a standing request to the UN Secretary-General to move forth this message to the world, particularly to all of the UN member states.
The history of autism begins in the early to mid 1900s when European psychiatrists began diagnosing the disorder, although at the time it was considered to be a form of schizophrenia.
Doctors in Switzerland, Russia, Austria, and the United States were a few of the prominent people who made strides toward the understanding of autism as a disorder.
Host a World Autism Awareness Day Event
On World Autism Awareness Day, one great way to help raise awareness is by hosting an event with local families who have Autistic family members, bringing them all together to be among others sharing their difficulties, challenges, and joys. Share stories, encourage each other and make the day a relaxed one that might be a way to build community. Those who don’t happen to have friends or community who are on the autism spectrum may, instead, choose to host an event that will raise funds in support of the Autism Research Institute, The Autism Society of America, or another charity devoted to the care and support of those impacted by autism. Joining in on an Autism Walk is a super event to take part in and raise funds.
Raise Awareness for Autism
One of the best ways to observe and celebrate World Autism Awareness Day is by raising awareness for the challenges of those on the autism spectrum, as well as for those who are in their families or friend groups. It’s all about spreading kindness and learning to love those who might happen to be a little bit different.
Learn More About Autism
Spend World Autism Awareness Day reading about autism and discussing it with others. Head over to the library to check out some books, or get online and do some internet research. Take the day to try to gain a little understanding while learning about this special group of people and the syndrome they live with. Some excellent books to teach kids more about autism include: Looking After Louis by Lesley Ely Andy and His Yellow Frisbee by Mary Thompson My Friend with Autism by Beverly BishopAll Cats Have Asperger Syndrome by Kathy Hoopmann