This Tuesday (2/4), World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated. The date was created by the United Nations (UN) in 2007 and was chosen with the aim of providing information to the population to reduce discrimination and prejudice against people who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
#ForAllWatch: Photo of the invitation art for the World Autism Day Awareness Walk
The Municipality of Caraguatatuba, through the Department of Education (Seduc), joined the campaign and made specific material available to the school community on the topic and asked for participation in the “I wear Blue for Autism” campaign this Tuesday (2/4 ).
On Thursday (4/4), at 7pm, there will be a free open online lecture with the theme “Value capabilities and respect limits”. Interested parties must register via the link .
On Saturday (6/4), at 9am, Serramar Shopping holds a special session aimed at autistic people, the Blue Session, from 9am. With the theme “Including is loving”, the film Kung Fu Panda aimed at autistic people will be shown. Tickets are available at the cinema box office and entry is free for people with ASD. The companion will only pay R$9.
And the week’s schedule will close on Sunday (7/4), starting at 8 am, with the World Autism Awareness Day Walk with the theme “Value abilities and respect limits”.
The walk will start at Praça da Cultura and head towards Guaruçá Restaurant. This event is a partnership between the Departments of Education, Sports and the Rights of People with Disabilities and the Elderly (SEPEDI).
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ASD is a disorder characterized by changes in the individual’s neurodevelopmental functions, interfering with the ability to communicate, language, social interaction and behavior. Even so, early diagnosis allows the development of stimuli for children’s independence and quality of life.
Warning signs in the child’s neurodevelopment can be noticed in the first months of life, with the diagnosis being established around two to three years of age. The prevalence is higher in males.
Identifying developmental delays, timely diagnosis of ASD, and referral for behavioral interventions and educational support at the earliest possible age can lead to better long-term outcomes, considering brain neuroplasticity.
It is noteworthy that timely treatment with early stimulation should be recommended in any case of suspected ASD or atypical development of the child, regardless of diagnostic confirmation.