April 2, 2021 5:09 PM

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World Autism Awareness Day is being observed today

World Autism Awareness Day is observed internationally on April 2 every year. It is a day when member states of the United Nations are encouraged to raise awareness about people living with autistic spectrum disorders including autism and Asperger syndrome.<br />'' <br />''This year, the theme of the day, according to UN is 'Inclusion in the Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities in a Post-Pandemic World'.<br />'' <br />''United Nations notes people with autism have long faced many  inequalities like income and wealth distribution, access to health care, protection under the law, and political inclusion, which have only been further exacerbated by the pandemic.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Autism is a lifelong neurological condition that manifests during early childhood, irrespective of gender, race or socio-economic status. Appropriate support, accommodation and acceptance of this neurological variation allow those with Autism to enjoy equal opportunity, full and effective participation in society.</span><br />

April 2, 2012 5:40 PM

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World Autism Awareness Day is being observed today

The World Autism Awareness Day is being observed today. Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Mukul Wasnik, has said that the Centre will formulate a new guideline for up-liftment of people with autism.

Speaking at a workshop organised to mark World Autism Awareness Day at New Delhi the Minister said the guideline will be prepared jointly by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Ministry of Human Resources Development. He said the new guideline will be implemented during 12th Plan Period.

In his address, Union Commerce, Industry and Textile Minister Anand Sharma called for creation of more awareness on Autism. He suggested formation of a national corpus fund jointly by the government and corporate sectors for up-liftment of people with Autism.

Presently there are 10 million persons with autism in India.

It affects as many as one in 110 children and one in 70 boys. There is no medical cure for autism, but early diagnosis and intervention can help a person to adapt and function better.

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