Question: When is the World Autism Awareness Day observed?
(a) 2nd March
(b) 2nd April
(c) 22nd March
(d) 22nd April
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- World Autism Awareness Day is observed on 2 April every year since its formal inception in 2008.
- 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.
- It is characterized by a range of symptoms and is thus also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).