Ed Miliband, Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition has sent his best wishes for Autism Sunday 2011 which falls on 13th February. Autism Sunday was launched in 2002 by British parents and carers Ivan and Charika Corea. The inspiration behind the autism campaign is their teenage son,Charin. A small acorn of an idea hatched in their front room has become a huge worldwide event celebrated in many countries.

There are 67 million people with autism around the world and over 500,000 people with autism in the United Kingdom.

For further information on Autism Sunday -

www.autismsunday.co.uk