你有沒有認識任何一個人，他們的想法和行為與大多數人有些不同呢？由於心理學的發展，我們可以利用這些理論和研究來了解與眾不同的人群，例如自閉症譜系障礙（ASD）。這是一種神經發展障礙，會影響社交溝通和行為。為了提高對ASD的認識，聯合國大會於4月2日指定為世界自閉症日，以促進對患有ASD的人們的接納和包容。現在，我們的故事講述者Nana將在四月介紹這個重要的日子，讓我們了解更多關於ASD和世界自閉症日上可以做些什麼。你準備好聽故事了嗎？那就開始吧！

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Do you know anyone whose thoughts and behaviors are somewhat different from most people? Thanks to the development of psychology, we can use these theories and research to understand unique populations, such as those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social communication and behavior. In order to raise awareness of ASD, the United Nations designated April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day to promote acceptance and inclusion of those with ASD. Now, our storyteller Nana will introduce this important day in April to help us learn more about ASD and what we can do on World Autism Awareness Day. Are you ready to hear the story? Let's get started!

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disease caused by brain development disorders. ASD children usually have difficulty in communication, understand others feelings, and repeat behavior or words over and over again. Therefore, it is hard for children to interact with their peers or even in learning. These symptoms oftenly appear in the first 2 years after the birth of children.  

Autism was diagnosed in the mid-1900s. After that, in 1943, Dr. Leo Canner first described autism as childhood schizophrenia. In 1980, the diagnostic criteria of autism were formally established in the Handbook of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Additionally, the National Autistic Society in London adopted a ribbon with puzzles as the symbol of autism. Due to the fact that puzzles and ribbons reveal different colors and structures, they can reflect the complexity of the autism spectrum.

 

 

Finally, at the initiative of the representative of Qatar, the United Nation (UN) set up World Autism Awareness day on December 18th, 2007. Subsequently, the United Nation designated April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day. 

 

On World Autism Awareness Day, how do people raise their awareness?

 

  1. People emphasize “spreading kindness, equality and consciousness in the community”

  2. Support autism-friendly enterprises, so that autism can be given higher attention and get job opportunities. 

  3. Share personal stories about autism in order to improve awareness and understanding. 

  4. Wearing blue, because blue has the meaning associated with calm, which wanted to get acceptance of an otherwise sound and busy world. 

  5. Be an advocate, which means stand up and speak up for them, and do not others talk them negatively or treat them badly. 

 


 

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disease caused by brain development disorders. ASD children usually have difficulty in communication, understand others feelings, and repeat behavior or words over and over again. Therefore, it is hard for ASD children to interact with their peers or even learn. These symptoms oftenly appear in the first 2 years after the birth of children.  

 

中文版：

自閉症類群障礙 (ASD) 是一個由於大腦發育不全所引起的一種疾病。自閉症類群的孩子通常有的症狀為溝通困難、難以理解他人想法、和時常重複行為與言語。因此，自閉症類群的孩子很難與同儕有很好的人際互動和學習。這些症狀通常會出現在孩子出生後的前兩年時間。

 

Autism was diagnosed in the mid-1900s. After that, in 1943, Dr. Leo Kanner first described autism as childhood schizophrenia. Until 1980, the diagnostic criteria of autism were formally established in the Handbook of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Additionally, the National Autistic Society in London adopted the ribbon and puzzles as the symbol of autism. Due to the fact that puzzles and ribbons reveal different colors and structures, they can reflect the diversity of people with autism and obtain their rights broadly. 

 

自閉症在19世紀中期被診斷出來。在此之後，1943年，萊奧·凱納博士剛開始將自閉症稱之為兒童的精神分裂。直到1980，自閉症正式在《精神疾病診斷與統計手冊》確立，並且給予標準的診斷標準。此外，倫敦國家自閉症協會采用絲帶和拼圖作為自閉症的象徵。由於拼圖和絲帶由不同結構和顏色組成，他們可以反映自閉症患者的多樣性並且被廣泛地得到應有的權力ㄡ

 

Finally, at the initiative of the representative of Qatar, the United Nation (UN) set up World Autism Awareness day on December 18th, 2007. Subsequently, the United Nation designated April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day. 

 

最終，在卡達代表的提議下，聯合國於2007年12月18日設立了世界提高自閉症意識日。並且將每年的四月二日設為世界提高自閉症意識日。

How do people raise their awareness on World Autism Awareness Day?

 

  1. People emphasize “spreading kindness, equality and consciousness in the community”

  2. Support autism-friendly enterprises or organizations, so that autism can be given higher attention and get job opportunities. 

  3. Share personal stories about autism in order to improve awareness and understanding. 

  4. Wearing color in blue, because blue has the meaning associated with calm, which wanted to get acceptance of an otherwise sound and busy world. 

  5. Be an advocate, which means stand up and speak up for them, and do not let others talk negatively or treat them badly. 

人們如何在世界提高自閉症意識日提高意識呢？

 

  1. 人們會強調「傳播善良、平等和意識在社會中」

  2. 支持關愛自閉症的企業或組織，讓自閉症可以獲得更高的關注，並且獲得就業的機會。

  3. 分享關於個人經歷的故事，已提高大家對自閉症的認識和理解

  4. 當天穿著藍色衣服，因為藍色有平靜的意思，期望被這繁忙的世界給接受

  5. 做一個倡導者，意味著要替自閉症患者站起來發言，並且杜絕人們消極地談論或對待他們。                 

Resources:

https://www.un.org/en/observances/autism-day/background 

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-autism-day/ 

https://blog.stageslearning.com/blog/9-ways-to-celebrate-world-autism-day 

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd 

 

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