Autism Acceptance Day, also referred to as Autistic Pride Day, is an annual event celebrated on the 18th of June. The day is marked in honour of individuals on the autism spectrum, and advocates for their rights to be respected and accepted just like any other member of society. In addition to Autistic Pride Day, some other synonyms that can be used to describe this special day include Autism Awareness Day, Autism Advocacy Day, Neurodiversity Day, and Autism Rights Day among others. The main aim of the day is to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of autistic individuals in society and to embrace their diversity as a valuable aspect of the human experience.