The National Autistic Society will improve public understanding of autism and change attitudes and behaviour towards autistic people through a new campaign, as a survey from the … read morecharity reveals negative experiences are a regular part of daily life for autistic people, who avoid going out and are isolated as a result. The new campaign, It’s How You Show Up, is launching to mark World Autism Day and World Autism Acceptance Month. The campaign will highlight ways the public can show up for autistic people by making changes to make a positive difference. The National Autistic Society’s It’s How You Show Up campaign aims to improve public understanding of autism and change attitudes and behaviour towards autistic people. Nearly two thirds (64%) of UK adults surveyed by YouGov believe that autistic people face discrimination because they are autistic, and 62% want to learn how to help autistic people feel more accepted.The National Autistic Society has created a new film to share as part of the launch of the campaign, which features the Wakeman family, including autistic father and daughter, Chris and nine-year-old Penny. Elements of the family’s real lives were incorporated into the film, including Chris’ powerful emotion when talking about his hopes for his daughter’s future in a more autism-friendly world.
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