EMSB teacher to mark World Autism Acceptance Day

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Montreal, April 1, 2026 – The English Montreal School Board will mark World Autism Awareness Day (World Autism Acceptance Day) on Thursday, April 2  with a number of activities, including a book launch by one teacher.

World Autism Awareness Day is an international observance dedicated to celebrating the rights, dignity, and diverse perspectives of autistic people, held every year on April 2. While originally established as “Awareness” day, the global community has shifted the focus toward “Acceptance” to move beyond simple recognition and toward genuine inclusion and appreciation. The day serves as the centerpiece of Autism Acceptance Month, providing a platform to amplify autistic voices and advocate for neuroinclusive environments in schools, workplaces, and healthcare. Instead of focusing on deficits, the observance highlights the unique strengths of the autistic community, such as analytical thinking, high attention to detail, and a deep focus on specialized interests. It is a day to reaffirm that every life has inherent value and that neurodiversity is a natural and vital part of the human experience.

Christina Mamagat, a teacher at Carlyle Elementary School (109 Carlyle) in TMR, has written and illustrated a book  a book called Sometimes…but Always: A Look Into The Spectrum. The book allows readers to embrace people with ASD (Austism Spectrum Disorder) and to understand  how they experience and interact with the world differently and uniquely. It also teaches about acceptance and inclusion. The launch will take place at the school 9:30 am with many of her students on hand.

Ms. Mamagat’s previous book,  The Magic Words of Politeness, reminds the world that politeness makes the world a better place. The story is about a boy who travels to a new town with his family. The town is not colourful and does not know any kind words. The boy teaches the town the magic words of politeness and the town becomes more alive. 

Both books are available on Amazon. Christina says that she continues to write and illustrate children’s books that promote values, culture and awareness of the world. Her latest can be accessed at https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Christina-Mamagat/dp/B0GLH5FNVB 

About the English Montreal School Board

With a youth and adult sector population of more than 33,000 students, the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is the largest English public school board in Quebec. Established on July 1, 1998, when the province created new boards along linguistic lines, the EMSB network consists of 73 schools and centres. For more details, visit the EMSB website at www.emsb.qc.ca.

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Contact:

Michael J. Cohen

Manager, Marketing and Communications

English Montreal School Board

mcohen@emsb.qc.ca 




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