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World Autism Awareness Day

2 April


The United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 62/139, tabled by the State of Qatar, in 2007,to declare 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD).

World Autism Awareness Day shines a light on autism as a growing global health crisis. Activities surrounding the day help to increase and develop world knowledge of autism and stress 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.

Read more about World Autism Awareness Day.

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Last modified: 09 November 2010 13:44:28.

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