New Delhi, April 2 -- Every year on 2 April, World Autism Awareness Day 2026 is observed to foster understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for people with autism worldwide.

The theme for 2026 - "Autism and Humanity - Every Life Has Value" - emphasizes the innate humanity and the right to contribute to society of all those on the autism spectrum, urging society at large to recognize and respect the rights and dignity of all those on the autism spectrum.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has consistently shown a gender gap, in which boys are three to four times more likely to suffer from this condition than girls. At first glance, the gender gap in ASD can be explained by genetics. However, there is more to it than meets the eye.

There is ...