Tips to help you commemorate, celebrate, and support the United Nations World World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd and National Awareness Day Month in April.

1. Check for autism-related conferences in your area.
2. Help  to advocate and educate people about autism.
3. Recommend autism-friendly businesses to others.
4. If you own a business, light it up blue to raise awareness about autism
5. Raise awareness in the community by hosting an autism social in your area. View Family Autism Network’s social toolkit here.
6. Follow organizations celebrating Autism Awareness and share their posts.
7. Give special thanks to teachers and therapists that have made a difference.
8. Spend time with a friend or family member with autism; consider giving friends and family a respite break.