World autism awareness day is observed on 2 nd April every year to raise awareness about autism and provide support and care to affected people. According to the World Health Organization, one in every 160 children is affected with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although some individuals with ASD can live independently, others require life-long support.

While there is no cure for autism, diagnosis and management of the disease in early childhood may improve the quality of life of people affected with ASD. Take this short quiz on autism spectrum disorder Source: CDC, Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, Experimental Neurobiology