World Autism Awareness Day Word Search
Play a World Autism Awareness Day word search free online. We built the 12-word list around what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: AUTISM, PUZZLE, PIECE, BLUE, LIGHT, AWARENESS, INCLUSION, ACCEPT, ADVOCACY, EMPATHY, SUPPORT, NEURODIVERSITY.
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World Autism Awareness Day word list, defined
- AUTISM /ˈɔː.tɪ.zəm/ · noun
- A developmental condition characterized by differences in social communication and interaction, alongside restricted or repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. It is now understood as a spectrum, varying widely in presentation and support needs. Related: autism spectrum disorder, ASD, pervasive developmental disorder.
- PUZZLE /ˈpʌzl/ · noun, verb
- A problem or question that requires thought and effort to solve, or a toy or game consisting of a puzzle to be solved. A person who is puzzling or difficult to understand. Related: enigma, riddle, problem, brain teaser.
- PIECE /piːs/ · noun, verb
- A part or portion of something; a thing or portion of something considered as a separate unit. To divide or separate something into parts. Related: part, portion, segment, chunk.
- BLUE /bluː/ · adjective, noun, verb
- Of the colour intermediate between green and violet in the visible spectrum, like that of a clear daytime sky. As a noun, the colour itself; as a verb (informal, chiefly British), to squander money. Related: azure, cobalt, sapphire, navy.
- LIGHT /ˈlaɪt/ · noun, verb, adjective
- A source of light, or a lack of darkness. To make something brighter or less heavy. Related: daylight, lamp, glow, shine.
- AWARENESS /əˈwɛənəs/ · noun
- Knowledge or perception of a situation, fact, or condition; the state of being conscious of something. It can also refer to concern about and informed interest in a particular social, political, or environmental issue. Related: consciousness, perception, recognition, understanding.
- INCLUSION /ɪnˈkluːʒən/ · noun
- The act of including something or someone in a particular group or situation. The state of being included or accepted as part of a group. Related: inclusionary, integration, acceptance, welcome.
- ACCEPT /əkˈsɛpt/ · verb
- To consent to receive, undertake, or agree to something offered; to regard as true, valid, or satisfactory. Related: receive, take, agree to, approve.
- ADVOCACY /ˈædvəkəsi/ · noun
- The act or profession of publicly supporting a cause, policy, person, or group, especially through argument, persuasion, or campaigning on their behalf. Related: support, championing, backing, promotion.
- EMPATHY /ˈɛmpəθi/ · noun
- The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person by imaginatively entering into their experience. Related: compassion, understanding, sympathy, sensitivity.
- SUPPORT /ˈsʌpət/ · noun, verb
- The act of giving or providing help or assistance to someone or something. To give or provide help or assistance to someone or something. Related: aid, assistance, help, backing.
- NEURODIVERSITY /njuːrəʊdaɪˈvɜːr.sɪti/ · noun
- The diversity of human brains and minds, encompassing neurological, cognitive, and behavioral differences that exist within the general population. Related: diversity, difference, variety, individuality.
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