World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated every year on April 2. The aim of the day is to raise public awareness of autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.

Autism usually manifests itself in childhood, and is characterized by difficulties in social communication, social interaction and repetitive behaviors. While each person with autism is unique, autistic people can often struggle to understand social nuances and social conventions.

World Autism Awareness Day is an opportunity to raise public awareness of the reality of people with autism, promote their inclusion in society and highlight the need to support people with autism and their families.

The theme of this year's World Autism Awareness Day is "Inclusion in the community: empowering people with autism". This theme emphasizes the importance of inclusion and empowerment of people with autism in the community, enabling them to participate fully in social, cultural and economic life.

Around the world, events are organized to mark World Autism Awareness Day, such as conferences, workshops, walks and awareness campaigns. These events are an opportunity for people with autism and their families to come together, share experiences and support each other.

On World Autism Awareness Day, let's take the time to reflect on how we can all contribute to creating a more inclusive society that respects diversity.