Today is #WorldAutismDay

1 in 160 children has an autism spectrum disorder. #Autism begins in childhood and tend to persist into adolescence and adulthood

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Interventions for people with #autism need to be accompanied by broader actions for making physical, social and attitudinal environments more:
✔️ accessible
✔️ inclusive
✔️ supportive
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#WorldAutismAwarenessDay
It's #WorldAutismAwarenessDay
Here are 5⃣ ways to support your child with #autism
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Evidence-based psychosocial interventions, like behavioural treatment & parent skills training programmes, can⬇️difficulties in communication & social behaviour, with a positive impact on well-being & quality of life for people with #autism & their caregivers
. @WHO helps develop evidence for effective strategies for assessing and treating autism and provides guidance to countries on action plans to support people with #autism and their families.
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Maintaining familiar routines in daily life as much as possible, with a visual schedule of plans for the day or week, can be helpful for children with #autism during the #COVID19 outbreak.
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