World Autism Awareness Week 29 March to 4 April 2021

World Autism Awareness Week is from 29 March to 4 April 2021 with World Autism Awareness Day falling on Friday 2nd April.  Of course we should be aware all the time and not just the day or a week. The Coronavirus has brought ever-changing guidelines and restrictions which can be confusing to understand and extremely difficult to implement for autistic people with high support needs.

For 2021 they invite you to take on their Super 7 Challenge. From walking and swimming to creating music or gaming – choose your own 7-themed activity.

Please note: By signing up to this challenge, you are agreeing to pay a non-refundable registration fee of £12 to the National Autistic Society to secure your place in the Super 7 Challenge.

They’ve got lots of ideas to help you raise money in a safe and enjoyable way during these difficult times. In 2020 with World Autism Awareness Week during Lockdown, hundreds of new and creative ways to raise awareness and money. Fundraising suggestions include:

• Facebook Fundraisers – more HERE.
• Gaming – more HERE.
• A Virtual Quiz – more HERE.
• A Virtual Home Contest – more HERE.
• Sponsored Haircuts & Colours – more HERE.
• Sponsored Family fun – more HERE.

Autism Awareness is represented by the colour light blue and multicolour puzzle pieces. The light blue colour is the organisation’s primary colour, and is associated with a calm feeling and acceptance in an otherwise loud and busy world for people on the spectrum. The puzzle pattern reflects the complexity of the autism spectrum. The different colours and shapes represent the diversity of the people and families living with the condition. The brightness of the ribbon signals hope — hope that through increased awareness of autism, and through early intervention and access to appropriate services/supports, people with autism will lead full lives able to interact with the world on the own terms.

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