In 1970, the Autism Society established April as Autism Awareness Month to help people recognize the signs of autism and learn more about what it is like to live with autism. The United Nations General Assembly designated April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day in 2008.
In 2011, the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) began calling April “Autism Acceptance Month.” In 2021, Autism Society of America made the same change.
What does it mean to move from awareness to acceptance? We encourage you to read these perspectives, particularly those of people with autism.
Acceptance vs. Awareness
Autism Acceptance Month vs Autism Awareness Month
Awareness month? Nah, not over here.
Autism Acceptance Not Awareness: A Perspective Shift Is Needed
Autism Acceptance Or Autism Awareness?
