The Autistic Pride Day has been held annually on June 18 since 2005. It is intended to express the wish of many autistic adults for social acceptance of their autistic peculiarities.
By B. Imam
As the name signifies, Autistic Pride Day is an extremely important day as it educates the general public about the issues that affect people with autism. To fight the stigma and to make autistic people comfortable, we must ensure kindness and empathy towards them. This day also promotes equal opportunities for people with autism.
the theme of Autistic Pride day is set as ‘Inclusion in the Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities in a Post-Pandemic World.