...is today. http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1625 World Autism Awareness Day takes place on 2 April this year. What is World Autism Awareness Day? In December 2007, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD). By bringing together autism organisations all around the world, World Autism Awareness Day aims to give a voice to the millions of people worldwide who are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help. What is happening in the UK? In the UK, we must persuade governments to recognise autism spectrum disorders as distinct from other conditions, deserving urgent planning, policy development and dedicated resources. Autism organisations from across the UK will be working together and carrying out activity in the lead-up to and on World Autism Awareness Day to get this message across and call on all interested parties to take action and to 'Stand up for autism'. Follow the link to 'World Autism Awareness Day: get involved' below to find out more.
