The call for more awareness of autism in children comes as China prepares marks World Autism Awareness Day.
Autism is a developmental disorder which creates significant communication, social and behavioral challenges for children.
In some cases it can lead to incurable functional impairment.
The number of children suffering from autism in China hasn't been fully assessed.
Estimates range from 1.5 to 1.8-million.
However, only a small fraction of these children often receive professional help.
There are only 11-thousand autistic children registered in rehabilitation organisations nationwide.
One of the facilities which helps care for children with autism is the Yangyong Youyi Rehabilitation Center in Beijing.
