World Autism Awareness Week 1-7 April
World Autism Awareness Week 2019 is taking place between the
1st and 7th April. With World Autism Awareness Day also
falling in the same week on Tuesday 2nd April, there is a large
focus on the condition. The aim is to make the week bigger and better than ever
with the intention help create a society that works for autistic people
everywhere.
Autism is a lifelong, developmental disability that affects
how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how they perceive
the world around them. It is a spectrum condition with all autistic people
sharing certain common difficulties. Others also have additional needs such as
learning disabilities, mental health issues or other conditions. Because of
this, autistic people need different levels of support however all can be
helped to live a more fulfilling life of their own choosing.
The Lib Dems support World Autism Awareness Week and believe
that diagnosis times need to be improved across the UK.
Follow the link below to find out how you can help and get
involved with the week
https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/world-autism-awareness-week.aspx