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April is World Autism Month

April is World Autism Month. At Autism Speaks Canada, we’re committed to creating a kinder, more inclusive world for people with autism. Every year we lead a global effort to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism. Once again, we invite you to join us in this important work. Your gift will help 1 in 66 children and youth in Canada and 70 million people worldwide with autism. 

Throughout the month we will celebrate our continued commitment to diversity and inclusion by sharing real stories of autistics across all Canadian provinces and territories to shine a light on their strengths, dreams and struggles. We hope they will inspire others on the spectrum and create a more inclusive Canada.  You can demonstrate your commitment to understanding and acceptance of people with autism every day by advocating, sharing stories, and lighting up the world with kindness. Thank you for doing your part in building a kinder world for people with autism. 

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No amount is too small. Please contribute today and make twice the impact. 

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“We believe in empowering every autistic member of our community. This can only be achieved when people truly understand autism and accept people with autism for their unique strengths, challenges, dreams and goals. At Autism Speaks Canada, we’re committed to building a kinder, more inclusive world for all people on the autism spectrum in everything we do.” 
-Sarah Ahmed, Director of Marketing and Communications, Autism Speaks Canada  

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Your gift will make twice the impact toward our mission to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families. Let us light it up with kindness by creating a more inclusive Canada for people with autism.  
 

Authentic Stories of Autistic Canadians

At Autism Speaks Canada, we’re committed to telling authentic stories of people with autism and their unique strengths, challenges, dreams and goals. Today we are proud to feature profiles of real autistics across all Canadian provinces and territories. We hope they will inspire others on the spectrum and help build a kinder, more inclusive Canada for people with autism. 

Brooklyn, Olivia and Dorian from British Columbia

Meet Brooklyn, Olivia and Dorian from British Columbia

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Meet Corey

Meet Corey from British Columbia

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Meet Emma

Meet Emma from Ontario

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Meet Graham

Meet Graham from Alberta

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Meet Joanne

Meet Joanne from PEI

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Meet Kane from NWT

Meet Kane from NWT

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Meet Leo from Saskatchewan

Meet Leo from Saskatchewan

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Meet Nicole from Ontario

Meet Nicole from Ontario 

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Meet Payton

Meet Payton from Nova Scotia

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Meet Ronin from Newfoundland and Labrador

Meet Ronin from Newfoundland and Labrador

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Meet Sarah

Meet Sarah from Manitoba 

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Meet Shawna from New Brunswick

Meet Shawna from New Brunswick 

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Meet Thomas and Ariana from Quebec

Meet Thomas and Ariana from Quebec 

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History of World Autism Month

April is World Autism Month, an annual opportunity for a dedicated conversation about autism spectrum disorder. Autism touches more than 70 million people globally. Approximately 1 in 66 children and youth are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Canada and this number continues to grow. 

In 2008, The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day – many countries around the world light up their landmarks blue to help increase understanding and acceptance of people with Autism. In 2012, the Canadian Parliament passed the World Autism Awareness Day Act recognizing April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day. 

Join us in celebrating April 2nd and the whole month of April by showing your support. 

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