This week is World Autism Acceptance Week.
Every week throughout the school year, but especially more so this week in particular, we encourage our pupils to, “Be kind to different minds,” as we celebrate the difference between each and every one of us.
It is estimated that there are around 700,000 Autistic people in the UK. The aim of Autism Acceptance Week (formerly known as Autism Awareness Week) is to help more people understand what autism is, as well as the ways it can affect life for Autistic people.
A BBC NI News report from 2021 revealed that, “Almost one in every 20 school-age children in Northern Ireland has been diagnosed with autism.
More than 13,000 children between the ages of four to 15 have a diagnosis of autism - an estimated 4.5% of the school aged population.”
Autism Acceptance Week is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness and acceptance of autism both in and outside of our school.
If you would like to show your support for this week, the link to the National Autistic Society’s donation page can be found below.
https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/donate/cash-appeal/world-autism-acceptance-week
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