Autism Sunday - the International Day of Prayer for Autism and Asperger's Syndrome falls on the SECOND SUNDAY in February every year.

2008

AUTISM SUNDAY and the INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAY FOR AUTISM & ASPERGER'S SYNDROME falls on Sunday 10th February 2008.

Churches of all denominations around the world remember people with autism and Asperger's Syndrome in prayer.

Autism Sunday 2002

Autism Sunday was initiated in 2002 Autism Awareness Year in the United Kingdom by parents Ivan and Charika Corea. They have a son Charin who has ASD. The Corea Family launched an Autism Awareness Campaign in the UK in 2000.

*There are 60 million people with autism around the world.

*In the United Kingdom there are 587,900 people with autism and 133,000 young people under the age of 18 have autism according to the National Autistic Society.

According to researchers 1 in 100 children in the United Kingdom may have autism spectrum disorder.

Read the Inspire Magazine article on Autism Sunday 2008. Please click on the Inspire Magazine UK Cover above.

The Church Times featured Autism Sunday in a major feature 'Act on autism, Church urged' by Pat Ashworth. Click on the logo to take you to the story published in the Church Times on 8th February 2008.

Watch the AUTISM ACTION film directed by Ian McLeod on You Tube (Please click on the youtube logo above)

The Autism Action film highlights the call of the Autism Awareness Campaign UK addressed to Prime Minister Gordon Brown, urging him to do more for all people with autism and Asperger's Syndrome.

TO CONTACT THE ORGANISERS OF AUTISM SUNDAY:

autismsunday@hotmail.co.uk

Beauty and Brokenness - Martin Lloyd Williams

Martin Lloyd Williams, Rector of St.Michael's Church in Bath has written a beautiful book titled 'Beauty and Brokenness' (Published by SPCK). The book gives you fascinating insights into the realm of disability and the Kingdom of God. Martin Lloyd William's book also features autism - through Charin's Story.

To order the book, click on the picture above.

Media Eye Music in London has re-released 'Open Every Door' the song for autism in time for Autism Sunday. The autism song was written by Nimal Mendis and sung by Birmingham based musician Rozagy who was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome.

If you would like to purchase this beautiful song please click on the picture above, it will take you to the Media Eye Productions website.

Premier Radio presenter Andy Walton will be featuring Autism Sunday on his Breakfast Show between 8 am - 10 am. To listen to it LIVE please click on the pictures or the Premier logo above. Andy Walton will also be plating 'Open Every Door,' the song for autism on Autism Sunday.

Ian Wyatt of BBC Radio will feature Autism Sunday on his Breakfast Show on Sunday 10th February 2008 at 6 a.m. To listen LIVE please click on the BBC logo or the picture. Ian Wyatt will also be playing 'Open Every Door,' the song for autism.

Essex FM will feature Autism Sunday on their news bulletins on the morning of Sunday 10th February 2008. To listen LIVE to the Essex FM New on the hour please click on the logo.