UN Holidays - World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated every year on April 2 This day was established by the UN in 2007 in order to draw the attention of the world community to people with similar disorders The proposal was made by a UN representative from Qatar, after which the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on all UN member states to disseminate information about the disease and ensure measures for early diagnosis and timely intervention The resolution was adopted as a complement to earlier UN initiatives to improve human rights It expresses deep concern about the high rates of childhood autism in various countries The events held on this day bring great assistance to associations around the world whose specialization is research, diagnosis and treatment of the disease To bring awareness to the world's population and support people suffering from this disorder, television and radio broadcast programs about autism Posters and banners are hung in large cities, and exhibitions of works by artists with this diagnosis are organized in art salons and galleries To attract the community to the problems of autism, discussions are organized with the participation of doctors and scientists, conferences and seminars for those who work with sick children Specialized clinics invite families to training sessions, as well as free consultations with a pediatrician or psychologist, representatives of charitable organizations and community workers Autism is a mental disorder that remains with a person throughout his life People with autism have difficulty finding social interaction, have problems communicating with others, exhibit unusual behavior, limited interests, and reduced activity The disease occurs regardless of race and place of residence, but the problems and concerns of families where a sick child is born are exactly the same People suffering from autism should be part of a full-fledged world, and they can only do this with the help of specialists and all caring people