On April 2nd, we wear blue. Today is World Autism Awareness Day. It is dedicated to acknowledgement and acceptance of those with autism, a condition with challenges of communication, social relationships, and repetitive action. I know some people with autism and I see the difficulty and hardship not only for them and for their family members. It is not easy to lend a helping hand to individuals with autism or to relatives to individuals with autism. There is something that everyone can do: treat them with respect and fairness like you would treat your friends, strangers, classmates, and many others. Autistic people have feelings, have emotions, and most importantly, have something to say. These may come in different forms but above all, autistic individuals embody all of them and everyone deserves to be respected, understood, and treated equally. This not only goes for autistic people, but also for individuals that embody a characteristic that is different from a typical person, whether it is a person who is in a wheel chair or a person who is colorblind. Or simply, a person who is left-handed. Everyone deserves to be valued and treated with civility. Be accepting of all differences. Then and only then can we live in a world with less discrimination and with more love.
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