"NFL Live" on Wednesday will feature the drawings of analyst Dan Orlovsky's son, Madden, who has autism. April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day.

World Autism Awareness Day is being observed on Wednesday. The day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly on 2nd April in 2007. This year, the theme of the day is 'Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals'.

The theme for World Autism Awareness Day 2025 is "Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)."

Observe World Autism Awareness Day 2025 by learning about autism, its risk factors, and telltale signs. Know the early symptoms and understand the importance of acceptance and support for individuals with autism.

General Assembly designated April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), in an effort to promote inclusion and human rights for autistic individuals. Much work has been done and pushed forward by autistic advocates to bring lived experiences to global discussions.

Orlovsky became emotional during a special episode of ESPN's NFL Live when he introduced his son Madden. In honor of World Autism Awareness Day, the studio replaced the show's traditional graphics with drawings by the 13 year old, who has autism.

April kicked off National autism acceptance month. A month that looks to honor and support those on the spectrum.

To commemorate World Autism Awareness Day, Mylo Speech Buddy, an app designed to support individuals with speech delays and Autism Spectrum