The UN officially created World Autism Awareness Day in 2007. Learn more about this year's theme, and the symbols and colors used for neurodivergence.

People often wear a single color for Autism Awareness Day. This is a tradition that likely stems from the "Light It Up Blue" campaign, a global initiative.

There is a color that lights up the world on April 2: it is blue, a light that breaks the silence and ignites awareness. World Autism Awareness Day, celebrated today, was born as a collective call ...

April 6, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — As April blooms with both color ... of autism continues to evolve, so must our efforts to foster awareness, inclusion, and empathy. “Out of the Blue ...

Despite 103-degree heat, families gathered for Laredo's Light It Up Blue event, celebrating autism awareness with games and ...

The range of colors also highlights diversity, Liaise reports. The phrase "light it up blue" comes from an autism awareness initiative by Autism Speaks in which blue lights are cast on landmarks ...