Autistic Pride Day is being observed today. The Day recognises the importance of pride for autistics and promotes the understanding of autism not as a disease but as a difference. The core themes for Autistic Pride Day 2026 focus on three central pillars: Recognition, Representation, and Reform.

Autism or Autism Spectrum Disability is a range of complex neuro-developmental disorders characterised by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restrictive and repetitive patterns of behaviour. It is a lifelong condition which usually occurs in the first three years of life. The exact cause of autism is not known, but it is known to be associated with genetic and environmental factors.