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World Autism Awareness Week 2019: Everything you need to know
During the first week of April, people all over the UK will be marking Autism Awareness Week.
The fundraising event set up by the National Autistic Society encourages people to donate to help fund campaigns that work to enrich the lives of those with autism.
According to the society, autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. This can mean they see, hear and feel the world differently to others.
Autism is what is known as a spectrum condition, meaning it affects individuals in different ways. Some autistic people, for example, also have learning disabilities, mental health issues or other conditions.
Here’s everything you need to know about Autism Awareness Day:
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When is Autism Awareness Week 2019?
This year, Autism Awareness Day will take place between 1-7 April.
The week is arranged around World Autism Day, which is internationally recognised on April 2 every year.
World Autism Awareness Week 2019: Everything you need to know
During the first week of April, people all over the UK will be marking Autism Awareness Week.
The fundraising event set up by the National Autistic Society encourages people to donate to help fund campaigns that work to enrich the lives of those with autism.
According to the society, autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. This can mean they see, hear and feel the world differently to others.
Autism is what is known as a spectrum condition, meaning it affects individuals in different ways. Some autistic people, for example, also have learning disabilities, mental health issues or other conditions.
Here’s everything you need to know about Autism Awareness Day:
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When is Autism Awareness Week 2019?
This year, Autism Awareness Day will take place between 1-7 April.
The week is arranged around World Autism Day, which is internationally recognised on April 2 every year.
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What is Autism Awareness Week?
During World Autism Week, people are encouraged to take part in activities to raise money and awareness for the NAS.
Mark Lever, Chief Executive of the NAS, said: "World Autism Week is a unique time for everyone to learn more about autism, whether it's the general public, teachers or politicians.
"Almost everyone has heard of autism now but we continue to hear from autistic people and their families who miss out on an education, struggle to find work or become extremely isolated, often due to misunderstandings about autism could transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of autistic people.
"We encourage everyone to visit our website, watch our new film and learn about the big five things autistic people and families tell us what they want the public to understand."
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Asperger’s is on the autism spectrum and affects an individual’s ability to communicate with others and interact socially.
Those who have been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome don’t have the learning disabilities that many autistic people have, but they may have specific difficulties such as processing and understanding speech, according to the NAS.
Asperger syndrome was named after Austrian paediatrician Hans Asperger, although there have been calls to change the name of the condition after reports of the doctor’s affiliation with the Nazis during World War II came to light.
Autism facts
34% of children on the autism spectrum say that the worst thing about being at school is being picked on.
At least one in three autistic adults are experiencing severe mental health difficulties due to a lack of support
Only 16% of autistic adults in the UK are in full-time paid employment, and only 32% are in some kind of paid work
17% of autistic children have been suspended from school; 48% of these had been suspended three or more times; 4% had been expelled from one or more schools
Famous autistic people
Some famous faces with autism include TV presenter Chris Packham, actors Daryl Hannah and Dan Akroyd, and musician Gary Numan.
Chris Packham received a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome in 2005 and is now an ardent supporter of the NAS.
Last year, The Chase star Anne Hegerty and Niall Aslam from Love Island garnered widespread support after they spoke openly about being diagnosed with Asperger's.
16 year-old Swedish climate change activist, Greta Thunberg, is also 'proud to be on the spectrum'.
You can find out more about Autism Awareness Week plus how to get involved by visiting the National Autistic Society on its website
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