The World Autism Awareness Day is observed every year on 2 April across the world to raise awareness about autism and problems faced by people suffering from it.
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that manifests itself during the first three years of life.
The theme of the year 2018 is "Empowering women and girls with autism”.
The day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by passing resolution “62/139 in 2007. It is also one of only four official health-specific UN Days.