The Director of the Autism Association of Namibia and President of World Autism Organization, Petra Dillmann wants to see stronger policies and collaboration to support people with autism.

Dillmann dismissed myths about autistic children that they are less intelligent.

The Autism Association of Namibia celebrated World Autism Day along with the rest of the world.

World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2, is an internationally recognized day that encourages Member States of the United Nations to raise awareness about autistic individuals worldwide.