World Autism Awareness Day 2026

Date: April 2, 2026

Event Theme: “Embrace Neurodiversity – Light It Up Blue”

Organized by: SDG Coordinator –Ms Sheema Sakthivel

Participants: 450 students (Classes 1-9), 50 staff

Objectives

Raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), promote inclusivity, debunk myths, and foster empathy as per Cambridge learner attributes (responsible, engaged). Align with school discipline policy and QS I-GAUGE social responsibility criteria.

Event Highlights

● 8:30 AM Assembly: Speech by Ms.Cynthia, blue badges pinned on the entire students community and the teachers. Grade 5 students confidently led the morning assembly, showcasing Cambridge learner attributes of engaged and responsible citizenship through their educational presentation on autistic children’s characteristics:
● Ritualistic Behaviour: Charts explained routines and sameness preferences.
● Common Actions & Meanings: Visuals decoded stimming, sensory seeking.
● Communication Style: Covered echolalia, literal interpretations, AAC tools.
● Social Responsibility: Emphasized empathy, patience in interactions.
Inspiring Examples: Students highlighted celebrities—Ranveer Saini (artist), Tito Mukhopadhyay (author), Elon Musk (innovator)—demonstrating how neurodiversity fuels extraordinary skills and success.
● Grade 9 Skit on Inclusion: Dramatic portrayal of peer acceptance, modeling confident advocacy.

The message is deeply rooted through student-led delivery—95% engagement observed. Primary students created inclusive posters; middle school rally reinforced innovative expressions.

Alignment: Supports QS I-GAUGE Social Responsibility (SR) criteria and CIDTL inclusive teaching principles.

Prepared by: CIDTL Coordinator, HIS Guindy