In the 1980s, Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation declaring April Autism Awareness Month. The United Nations declared that World Autism Awareness Day would be observed on April 2 beginning in 2008.

Autism acceptance: Is there still a long way to go? Today, society has a greater awareness of autism than ever before. However, those affected by autism often face many struggles throughout life ...

The UN officially created World Autism Awareness Day in 2007. Learn more about this year's theme, and the symbols and colors used for neurodivergence.

This day aims to raise awareness about autism. Established by the United Nations in 2007, it also advocates for understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of individuals with autism around the globe.

Every April, during Autism Awareness Month, Debra Vines and her nonprofit field a surge of calls from parents needing autism-related services and resources. It’s a phenomenon she says she would ...

“World Autism Month is an opportunity to ensure the autistic community is fully supported, championed and celebrated. Autism Speaks is working towards a world where total acceptance of autistic people ...

World Autism Awareness Day 2025: World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated annually on April 2 to increase awareness and accept autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The day is meant to spread awareness ...

Eric Williams, the man behind the campaign, is the founder of Project Elijah Empowering Autism, or PEEA, a nonprofit named after his son, who was diagnosed with the disorder at age 3.

Metro recorded 26 people with autism making boarding and safety announcements to be played throughout the system this month as part of Autism Awareness Month. It’s the transit agency’s first ...

FRANKENMUTH, MI — The Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation will host a special event focused on autism awareness for the business community at Frankenmuth’s historic Fischer Hall next month. The ...