💙AUTISM AWARENESS DAY BADGE💙

[beanbean]

On 4/3/2026 at 12:30 PM, Aikko said:

Here is my Autism Awareness Day submission. 
1. Wear Blue/Puzzle Pieces- Work gave us bracelets and a pin for our lanyard to wear today. 
 

2. Colored a drawing for the day 🙂

3. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition which affects the way a person perceives the world, communicates and interacts with others. There are varying degrees of the condition, which is why it is a spectrum, with high functioning on one end and low functioning on the other. Every individual is different, with differing needs and supports, but masking is a common theme among people with ASD. Masking is often a tool used by people with ASD to interact with others socially. It often looks like mirroring or the mimicry of one’s peers when one is unsure of how to act in a social situation. It can be driven by fear or a perceived lack of acceptance for being how one naturally is. Females mask more than males due to the perceived judgment for being “weird” and wanting to fit in. Females also face a societal expectation to be more mature and often internalize difficulties, which leads to masking how they are truly feeling. As a neurodivergent myself, which a brother who has Asperger Syndrome, I am glad there has been a shift towards understanding and acceptance for all on the spectrum. 💜

 

@beanbean or @Daddy Bear 77, could one of you sign off on this for me? 🙂

It’s looks awesome 

[InspireDaddy]

@Juju please do not worry if you have been sick, it happens and it is not your fault. Everything is ok.

Autism Awareness is not just one day or even one month a year, we should be promoting acceptance of others all year round. I really don't think it matters which day you do the work on, the badge is about showing that you care, learning about others, and reaching out to make new friends. In the UK the whole of April is considered 'Autism Acceptance Month' so you have plenty of time. You have not missed anything.

You absolutely can continue with your projects once you feel better and if you have time. I would love to see your work and I would be very happy to still grade them.

Please do not feel any pressure, especially if you have been sick. I want you to enjoy your projects, enjoy learning, and enjoy talking of the forum. showing your work, and making new friends.

Remember to show yourself love and acceptance too, and as always if you get stuck on any parts of the project I am here to help.

[innerchildtml]

I just wanted to say I love that this was an opportunity to spread awareness and love. I have several family members on the spectrum. I didn't do the badge work as I am working up to full participation in this group. I just loved that this was an option.