April is Autism Awareness Month, when we celebrate people on the autistic spectrum. During this month, we recognize how wonderful neurodivergent differences can be and how people with autism can achieve great things with a global community of support behind them. This month, many people are Lighting Up Blue, joining advocacy initiatives, and celebrating the people on the autism spectrum that we know. But Autism Awareness Month is bigger than that. There are also various events going on all over the world, celebrating and supporting people on the autism spectrum. Join us as we dive into some of the most notable global events for Autism Awareness Month.
World Autism Awareness Day – April 2
April 2nd was World Autism Awareness Day, where many organizations hosted events with speakers spotlighting the importance of neurodiversity in the modern world. One of the most premier of these events was the United Nations 2025 World Autism Awareness Day Observance, where keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions addressed a wide range of subjects that focus on inclusive healthcare, quality education, workplace accessibility, reducing inequalities, and designing autism-friendly cities and communities.
Spectrum of Color Walk – London, April 5th
On April 5th, London hosted the Spectrum of Color Walk. This 5km walk loops through a calm green space at Battersea Park. The crowds appeared in their favorite rainbow attire to support autism in the UK. There were three walk events at 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm, each fully populated with people on the spectrum and their supportive friends and family. Participants took part in the fundraiser through ticket prices. They received no-tie shoelaces in addition to an easy-to-use personal fundraising page to raise funds for the Spectrum of Color charity.
Profound Autism Summit – Boston, April 10 and 11
The Nashoba Learning Group partnered with the Profound Autism Alliance in 2023. This started a new tradition celebrating Autism every April during Autism Awareness Month. The Profound Autism Summit is a two-day conference where speakers represent leaders in research, medicine, treatment, advocacy, and education focused on supporting those with profound autism.
Profound autism refers to individuals who face significant challenges due to autism and benefit from attentive support. The Profound Autism Summit recognizes the unique needs of profoundly autistic individuals and their families.
INSAR Community Conference – Seattle, April 30
The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) hosts an annual meeting and community conference during Autism Awareness Month. This year, the conference is hosted at the Seattle Convention Center in the Arch Building, Room 4-C 1 & 2 on the 4th floor.
Taking Care of Each Other: Creating Systems of Care is the theme of the event. It is open to anyone interested in autism research. This includes autistic individuals, clinicians, educators, and professionals who work with people on the autistic spectrum. The meeting will spotlight mental and behavioral health and autism in the workforce.
Countless Local Community Events
In addition to the big global events for Autism Awareness Month, we recognize the importance of community events. These include charity walks, galas and dinners, educational workshops, sensory-friendly movie screenings, art exhibits, performances, and more. Every community celebrates Autism Awareness Month uniquely, and you can join in by finding these events in your home city.
Autism Awareness Month with Path 2 Potential
Every person on the autistic spectrum can achieve their full potential with the right support, and that is what Autism Awareness Month is all about. Path 2 Potential empowers individuals and families with in-home autism and ABA programs across 5 states. Discover more ways to celebrate and support autism this month and throughout the year. Contact us today.