World Autism Awareness Day
On December 18, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 62/139, tabled by the State of Qatar, which declares April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in perpetuity. Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, Consort of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, supported the campaign for a World Autism Awareness Day through the current 62nd UN General Assembly Session, garnering consensus support from all United Nations Member States.
This UN resolution declares WAAD as one of only four official health-specific United Nations Days and will bring the world's attention to autism, a pervasive disorder that affects tens of millions. The World Autism Awareness Day resolution encourages all Member States to take measures to raise awareness about autism throughout society and to encourage early diagnosis and early intervention. It further expresses deep concern at the prevalence and high rate of autism in children in all regions of the world and the consequent developmental challenges.
World Autism Awareness Day shines a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis. WAAD activities help to increase and develop world knowledge of the autism epidemic and impart information regarding the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. Additionally, WAAD celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism and is a day when individuals with autism are warmly welcomed and embraced in community events around the globe.
By bringing together autism organizations all around the world, we will give a voice to the millions of individuals worldwide who are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help. Please join us in our effort to inspire compassion, empowerment and hope.
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The National Autistic Society
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We are the UK's leading charity for people affected by autism.
Autistic Genius
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Tom is an Autism Advocate who uses social media to raise Autism Understanding for anyone seeking information. He has made over 270 videos all on the subject of Autism on how it can affect my life and others lives.
Beechwood College - A Practical Approach to Autism
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A short animation which was designed and created by Thomas Cotran - A Practical Approach to Autism
Counselling Directory - Understanding autism: A virtual reality experience
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In this film three members of the Counselling Directory team try an 'autism virtual reality experience' to see how it can feel to be autistic and overwhelmed. It was an eye-opening experience for them.
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Autismlinks
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Who to talk to, where to go, lots of helpful advice all in one place
The National Autistic Society
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We are the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) and their families. We provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism.
A.S.P.E.C.S. (Autistic and Aspergers Persons of Every Category of (Queer) Sexuality)
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Are you Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, or just questioning your sexuality, AND have been diagnosed as having an Autistic or related condition (Aspergers Syndrome, Tourettes Syndrome, Autism, etc.)?
ACT NOW (Autism Campaigners Together)
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Act Now For Autism is a core group of volunteers passionate about the future and well-being of children and adults with an Autistic Spectrum Condition in the UK.
Action For Asperger's
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A bespoke counselling, emotional support, diagnostic and advocacy service for lives which have become adversely affected by the experience of ASPERGER’S...
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News
FREE EVENT FOR PARENTS WITH PEOPLE WITH AUTISM AND COMPLETE NEEDS
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If you’re a parent supporting someone with autism and complex needs, this free event is for you. WHEN-16/05/18 WHERE-Newcastle
Autism detectable in brain long before symptoms appear
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Brain scans can detect autism long before any symptoms start to emerge, say scientists.
World Autism Awareness Week
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Get involved in our biggest fundraiser of the year, World Autism Awareness Week on 26 March - 2 April.
The West Wales Show
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is in Aberystwyth on the 13th April 2018. All visitor tickets are free of charge.
World Autism Awareness Week: When Kenny met Kenny
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NAS are looking forward to sharing their new film with you all and hope you love it as much as they do and as many people as possible get involved in World Autism Awareness Week 2018 (26 March-2 April).
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BBC Radio Lincolnshire
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Autism, matron, cycling - Listen in pop-out player Includes your calls with your experiences of living with autism
Positively Autistic Radio Shows
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Each day of the week, we run a radio show, which is based around autism each of different topics, presented to you by different hosts from around the world.
Stepping Stones Across The Airwaves
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As part of our fundraising effort we have been able to secure a weekly two hour slot on LDOK.net radio station at Gorse Hill Studios, Stretford.
The A Word
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Family drama with a boy with autism at its heart
The Autistic Gardener
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Autistic garden designer Alan Gardner fixes unruly gardens with his unique garden rescue team
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