World Autism Awareness Day

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. With numbers of cases on the raise it is important that we are aware of what autism is, who it effects and how we can help as a society. Majority of cases are seen in children during the first three years of life. People with autism have impairments in social interaction, problems with verbal and non-verbal communication and show restricted or repetitive behavior, interests and activities According to the United Nations, this year's World Autism Awareness Day marks the celebration of the creative minds of people with autism and calls for all possible opportunities for education, employment and integration.http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/world-autism-awareness-day-2014-facts-events-1443069