World Autism Awareness Day 2026: Know 5 important facts
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World Autism Awareness Day
Every year, World Autism Awareness Day 2026 is observed on April 2 to raise awareness about people suffering from Autism and those on the Autism spectrum
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What is Autism?
According to WHO, autism or autism spectrum disorder is a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain, making it difficult to socialise
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What is the 2026 theme?
The theme is "Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value" to highlight the dignity of autistic individuals as a part of our shared human future, according to UN
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Autistic Pride Day
While World Autism Awareness Day is observed on April 2, Autistic Pride Day is also observed on June 18 to highlight the pride that autistic people should feel
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Signs of autism
Some of the early signs include avoid eye contact, mild anxiety and difficulty in social interactions during childhood
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