Autism Sunday

In 2008, the first Early day motion on Autism Sunday was tabled in the House of Commons, in the Palace of Westminster.

[2] The British Prime Minister, David Cameron extended his personal support for Autism Sunday.

Will the Leader of the House take this as a bid as a topical debate on the issue, which affects hundreds of thousands of people throughout the country?

"[4] In reply, the Leader of the Commons, Harriet Harman MP said: "For many years, families have struggled to support and care for children with autism, often to a great extent on their own and without the proper back-up of integrated services.

There is now a great deal more awareness of the difficulties of autism and Asperger's syndrome, and a recognition of the importance of early diagnosis and integrated services.

[6] Campaigners have said that many suffer without proper public services in education, health, specialist speech therapy and respite care in several parts of the world, particularly in Africa and Asia.

Henriquez was invited by US President Barack Obama to address the Presidential Prayer Breakfast in February 2011.

The first-ever service for Autism Sunday was held at St.Paul's Cathedral , London in 2002 Autism Awareness Year, UK, initiated by parents and carers Ivan Corea and Charika Corea.
Chilean Miner Jose Henriquez, standing second from right,here with the President of Chile and the 33 rescued miners - Henriquez sent a special message of support for Autism Sunday 2011 and was presented with his first autism awareness ribbon - during his UK tour in January 2011.
Autism Awareness Ribbons are worn on Autism Sunday.