Autism Is: Celebrating
Autism Acceptance Month
For 60 years, the Autism Society of America has empowered the Autism community through advocacy, education, and support. This Autism Acceptance Month, as we celebrate this milestone, our Autism Is campaign takes center stage, amplifying the voices and lived experiences of Autistic individuals.
Autism Is personal and collective—an identity, a culture, a way of life. It comes with strengths and struggles, moments of joy and challenges.
By embracing the full reality of Autism, we move beyond awareness toward acceptance and meaningful action. This Autism Acceptance Month, you can make an impact – by sharing your story, getting involved, and supporting the Autism community.
Voices of Autism:
Real Stories & Experiences
Autism Is Diversity
It is variations on a theme in which our experiences of being human are at once distinct and yet intrinsically, beautifully united.
Autism Is Resilience
Autism is resilience. It means overcoming internal and external obstacles and moving forward toward your next goal.
Autism Is Beautiful
I am a late diagnosed African American autistic woman. Finding out that I was autistic has been like a new awakening that has been amazing. I have a new lens to experience my life, my senses and how I belong.
Autism Is Journey
Walking through life with my son is both challenging and the most rewarding experience, pushing me to be my best every day.
Autism Is the thread that connects our community
Together we are weaving a beautiful tapestry of voices, increasing acceptance, safety, and empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.
Share Your Story:
What Does Autism
Mean to You?
This Autism Acceptance Month the Autism Society is launching the “Autism Is” campaign acknowledging that no two Autistic individuals have the same lived experience. Autism is both personal and collective—an identity, a community, a culture, and a way of life.
We want to hear from you – share your thoughts, experiences, or reflections on what Autism Is to you.
Resources for Autism Acceptance Month
Donate to Support
Autism Advocacy
Autism Is a spectrum of experiences — all elevated by your support.
As we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month and 60 years of improving lives in the Autism community, the Autism Society invites you to support our Autism Is campaign. We believe Autism Is a way of life that embraces both strengths and challenges. By making your voice heard and supporting our work, you help amplify every voice within the Autism community. And together we move beyond mere awareness toward acceptance and meaningful change.
Your generous support today will help create profound connections and bring life-changing resources to over one million people seeking trusted information and assistance through the Autism Society every year.
Here are some examples of how donor contributions might be used*
$250 donation: Training for employers through our Employment Initiative.
$100 donation: A scholarship for training for healthcare professionals.
$50 donation: Referral services through our National Helpline.
$25 donation: Community engagement with our Safety on the Spectrum™ program.
*NOTE: Your contribution to this Autism Society of America campaign will be used where it is most needed, in support of our mission to create connections and empower everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.
1 in 36 children are diagnosed with Autism.
