World Autism Awareness Day 2024

APRIL 2, 2024—World Autism Awareness Day (Acceptance Day, Appreciation Day, Celebration Day) is April 2nd. This day marks the beginning of a month-long celebration of the strengths and gifts of those with autism and to consider how those in the neuro-majority can amplify voices of those with autism and ensure neuro-friendly spaces and communities.

This year’s autism month (acceptance, awareness, appreciation, celebration) themes include Moving from Surviving to Thriving, colours (that reflect the many gifts of neurodiversity) and empowering autistic voices.

To learn more, visit https://www.un.org/en/observances/autism-day.