A love and awareness march is taking place tonight on 19:00 on the occasion of World Autism Day in Paphos sending messages of love and awareness.
According to an announcement by the Paphos Federation of Kindergarten Associations, World Autism Day aims to inform the global public about autism and the steps that need to be taken for the smooth integration of autistic people into society with love and acceptance. The march will start, tonight at 19:00 from the Centre for Adult Intervention with Autism and the end point has been set at Paphos Town Hall. The announcement adds that this is a global effort to end the discrimination suffered by people with Autism.
In a statement, the Paphos Federation of Kindergarten Associations calls on parents to learn as much as they can about autism, such as providing children with a stable environment with scheduled activities, connecting with other parents of children with autism, seeking professional help and taking time for themselves and other family members. They also point out that having a child with autism affects the whole family, so attention must be paid to the good physical and emotional health of the whole family , being there for each child, and being informed.
The Federation notes that very often children and adults with autism have other psychological difficulties, such as, anxiety, distraction, hyperactivity and aggression
The statement also refers to the increasing trend in the number of people with autistic disorder, adding that it occurs with a frequency of 5:10000 in its classic form and about 18:10000 within the broader spectrum of autism. Furthermore, it is 4 to 5 times more common in boys than in girls.
Source: CNA
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