We inform you that the second April International Day of Persons with autism. In December 2007. year, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on 2 April was declared World day of people with autism. On the occasion of the second mark the World Day of Persons with Autism, "Autism Europe" reminds Member States of the European Union and the Council of Europe, the following fact: for great is the need to pay special attention to autism, taking into account the major problem of this type of disorder. Autism is a complex developmental disorder that occurs during the first three years of life. On the basis of factual data obtained by research, we now know that autism is not rare, and if it takes into account the whole spectrum of autistic disorders, this type of disorder include 0.6% of the total population. This means that in Europe there are about 5 million people with autism.

Member States of the European Union and the Council of Europe should lead the special attention to respect for their human rights and respect for their dignity. In order to guarantee the dignity of, people with autism should not be considered nor be treated as the population that is unable to achieve goals such as independence or autonomy in decision making. People with autism have the same human value as anyone else and therefore have the same human rights as well as other persons with disabilities. Due to the complexity of their needs, especially those belonging to vulnerable groups of people, even among people with disabilities. As underlined by the Council of Europe, people with autism are often multiple and severe discrimination.

No person with autism should not be deprived of the free development of his or her independent life, to the extent possible. Development of their unique potential, depends more on the accessibility of appropriate, early, extensive and life-long support measures than the level of their limitations.

States must ensure that people with autism access to adequate diagnosis and treatment in accordance with internationally recognized standards. People with autism also must provide access to standard health care services in accordance with their needs and to the extent these services are available to the general population.

The State must ensure that people with autism be accessible lifelong learning. For people with autism, education is much more than basic rights. Children with autism need to have a free, appropriate education from preschool. Specialized approach to education should encourage students in developing appropriate educational activities, in accordance with the child's best interests, and power needs. The priorities of the family should always be taken into account. Adults with autism should also benefit from continuing education, with a view to achieving the highest possible degree of an independent lifestyle and involvement in the work environment.