Autism Sunday - International Day of Prayer for Autism and Asperger's Syndrome falls on the second Sunday/week in February each year.Autism Sunday falls on Sunday 13th February this year.

Autism Sunday was founded by British autism campaigners, parents and carers Ivan and Charika Corea who have a son Charin with autism. A historic service marking Autism Sunday took place in 2002 Autism Awareness Year at St.Paul's Cathedral in London. Since then Cathedrals, Churches and religious organisations around the world have been marking Autism Sunday every year. Autism Sunday is now a huge international movement with people remembering 67 million people with autism and Asperger's Syndrome in prayer.

People around the world have been asked to use the opportunity and campaign on autism and Asperger’s Syndrome in events leading up to Autism Sunday, the International Day of Prayer for Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.

David Cameron, Prime Minister of  the United Kingdom and leaders are backing Autism Sunday. David Cameron said: 'I would lke to express my support for Autism Sunday. As many as one in a hundred people could be affected by some form of autism, and it is important that we recognise and raise awareness of the difficulties and challenges that they can face.'

Mrs Sarah Brown, wife of former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has sent her best wishes.The Bishop of London Rt.Reverend Richard Chartres is also backing Autism Sunday. The Bishop said: 'Autism Sunday is a way of raising awareness of the impact of the relational and communication difficulties with this condition. It is also an opportunity to consider what we can do to support families and ease the isolation of those who experience Autism and Asperger's Syndrome every day of their lives.'

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has invoked God's blessings of strength and peace on parents, carers,children and adults with autism and Asperger's Syndrome.The Pope will be praying for families and people with autism and Asperger's Syndrome on Autism Sunday. The pastor of one of the largest churches in the United States, Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church in California, USA  Autism Sunday is a huge success. The Archibishop of York in the UK, Dr. John Sentamu has sent his blessings.Pastor Creflo Dollar of the USA sent a personal message to say 'We are praying for you.'

This has become a huge international movement sweeping the world -  Please spread the word across the world. Join this group and be part of something exciting.

For further information on Autism Sunday:

http://www.autismsunday.co.uk

http://autismsunday.blog.co.uk

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