World Autism Day and Autism Acceptance Month

April 2 is World Autism Day. Also known as World Autism Awareness Day, the United Nations has proclaimed this day as a time to showed solidarity with people with autism - and everyone around the world.

The entire month of April is also designated as Autism Acceptance/Awareness Month. This annual recognition is not only to make all communities aware of the contribution and value of individuals with autism but also  a time in which individuals are encouraged to spread awareness, and promote acceptance understanding that all people live on the bread spectrum of neurodiversity.

Below are some wonderful voices of autistic identity and neurodiversity as we spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change.

Autism Acceptance Month | The Autism Society

World Autism Awareness Day | United Nations

A Proclamation on World Autism Awareness Day, 2021 | The White House

Beyond Awareness: A Rallying Cry for Acceptance and Inclusion | NAB

Autism Acceptance – It Requires Action | Autistic Women and Non Binary Network

Autism Acceptance Month – Moving Beyond Awareness | NAB-

Autistic People are Taking Back Autism “Awareness.” It’s About Acceptance.| Rooted in Rights

Toxic parenting myths make life harder for people with autism. That must change. | Washington Post

Celebrating April as Autism Acceptance/Awareness Month! | NAB