World Autism Awareness Day, the current autism situation shows that the rate of children with autism is increasing worldwide, so empathy is especially important because people with autism can have difficulty communicating and expressing emotions. Only by receiving empathy can they improve their confidence and ability to integrate into society.

April 2 – Autism Awareness Day

• The United Nations has designated this as World Autism Awareness Day since 2007 with the goal of “Raising public awareness of autism spectrum disorders” (ASD) in the hope that people will understand, accept, and support people with autism.
• Every year, World Autism Awareness Day has a specific theme relating to important issues surrounding autism. One of the most prominent activities of this day is the “Light it up Blue” campaign – lighting up famous buildings and structures in blue light, a symbol of understanding and empathy for the autism community.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

What is ASD?

Is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects the way people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Autism can be diagnosed at any age

Challenges faced by people with autism and their families

People with ASD often have difficulty communicating, adapting to their environment, and expressing emotions. Some people may have a special talent for math, music, and art but have difficulty with social skills. Many parents are not fully aware of the warning signs of autism, leading to failure to detect them in time to take their children to the doctor and plan for intervention. Therefore, support from family, school, and community for development is very important.

State of awareness

• According to statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), currently, about 1/100 children in the world have autism. The number of children expected to have autism spectrum disorder is increasing, but social awareness of this condition is still limited.
• Misconceptions have caused many autistic children to be discriminated against and lack opportunities for comprehensive development. Many people still mistakenly believe that autism is a disease that is easily cured or that autistic people cannot study, work, or integrate into society.
• Currently, many countries have policies to actively support autistic people and have dedicated special education programs, creating employment opportunities for autistic people.

Activities in response to World Autism Awareness Day

• Lighting up blue lights at large buildings and projects to support the autism community.
• Workshops and discussions with experts, parents, and teachers to share experiences in educating and caring for autistic children.
• Social media campaigns to spread accurate information about autism.

An inclusive society

Pay more attention to the people around you if they have mental health problems. Don’t ignore them, don’t avoid them, slowly accompany and heal them, and help them overcome their inner psychological barriers. Autism awareness is not just about understanding but also about action.

Autism Awareness T-shirts and Spreading Love to the Autism Community

Let’s spread love together through beautiful T-shirts to help autistic people see that everyone is always there to accompany them, ready to understand them on their journey to integrate into life.

Conclude

World Autism Awareness Day is not only an annual event but also a reminder of the importance of acceptance and inclusion. Everyone in society, whether parents, teachers, businesses, or individuals, can contribute to creating a better environment for people with autism. Let’s spread understanding and love so that no one is left behind.