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Analysis Of Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness month while April 2, 2016, was the eighth annual World Autism Awareness Day. Every year, the day is celebrated by autism organizations around the world to raise awareness and fundraise. The official color for National Autism Awareness Month is a bright royal blue. The symbol for autism awareness is the Puzzle Piece symbol to reflect the mystery and complexity of Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as each unique Puzzle Piece representing the diversity of the individuals affected.

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