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 Complex
It helps me notice patterns, stand up for others, and feel deeply—but it also brings rigid routines, sensory sensitivities, and constant misunderstandings. I may struggle, but I wouldn’t change how my brain works.
Autism Is Family
Autism is my family. My son Joseph, my husband, and my stepdaughter are all Autistic—and I love them just as they are. Each has their own unique strengths, and I’ll always advocate for greater understanding and acceptance.
Autism Is Illuminating
My brother Pat’s talent for guitar has been a bright light on our journey. Twice, he’s performed the National Anthem at Fenway Park during Autism Awareness Month—sharing his gift with over 37,000 people and filling our family with immense pride.
Autism Is Creativity
It colors outside the lines, builds whole worlds from imagination, and sees beauty in the details others miss. We celebrate every spark of that creativity because it's the magic that makes it shine. It brings us closer together in an uncertain world and creates colorful paths for others to follow.
Autism Is a Gift
People often misunderstand it, but it’s one of the best parts of who I am. Yes, I have challenges—like needing to fidget—but who doesn’t have limits? At work, I lead with my strengths, and once people see that, they value me for who I am, not just as someone with ASD.
Share Your Story: What Does Autism Mean 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 everyday efforts. 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 actionable change.
Your generous support today will help create meaningful connections and bring life-changing resources to over thirteen 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.
