Question: When is the World Autism Awareness Day observed?
(a) 12 April
(b) 2 April
(c) 20 April
(d) 22 April
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- World Autism Awareness Day is observed every year on April 2.
- The day is being celebrated since 2008.
- 2021 Them of the day is “Inclusion in the Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities in a Post- Pandemic World”.
About Autism:
- Autism can be defined as a complex neurobehavioral condition which causes problems with language and communication skills.
- It also causes a person to have repetitive and rigid behavior.
- It is a complex brain development disability which makes itself visible during the first 3 years of a person’s life.
- It is not mental retardation as people with autism may show excellent skills in spheres like art, music, writing etc.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/autism-day/background