( CNN ) -- April 2 is the fifth annual World Autism Awareness Day . Since 2007 , the day has aimed to raise awareness for individuals and families with members on the autism spectrum . In honor of the day , CNN iReporters shared their stories of what life is like with autism . Some were inspiring , others were heartbreaking , but every single iReport offered a window into the little-understood world of life with autism . Are you or a loved one living with autism ? We want to hear from you : the joys , the struggles and everything in between . Share your story with iReport .
iReporters share their way of life with others . Families overcome hurdles and grow even closer because of autism . Across the spectrum , autism brings as many blessings as happiness .