Every year on April 2nd, the world comes together to recognize World Autism Awareness Day. Autism is a developmental condition that causes difficulties in social communication and interaction which causes them to experience the world differently and these differences can affect how they communicate, behave, learn, and process sensory information. This day serves as a reminder to raise awareness, promote acceptance, and celebrate the unique strengths and experiences of autistic people.

The theme for World Autism Awareness Day 2024 is "Moving from Surviving to Thriving: Autistic Individuals share regional perspectives". This theme goes beyond just raising awareness of autism. It emphasizes the importance of moving the conversation forward, from simply understanding autism to creating an environment where autistic people can truly thrive. In reaction to this, a guidance and counseling lecturer of the Rivers State University, Coral Umukoro highlighted some likely causes of Autism. Furthermore, Coral Umukoro adviced everyone to show love to people with Autism, care and support them in the best possible way.