World Autism Awareness Day is marked annually on April 2 to raise awareness about autistic individuals as well as support them and promote their acceptance and inclusion throughout the world.
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior. It is called a spectrum disorder because it varies widely in severity and symptoms from person to person, explains Dr. Ravindra Srivastava, Director of Neurosciences at Primus Hospital, Delhi.
