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 Perspective
It has been overwhelming at times. But with faith, love, and hard work, I’ve learned to embrace it fully and trust that with God, nothing is impossible. I hold onto hope—for my children and for all families on this journey.
Autism Is Valuable
We all bring creativity and ways of thinking that enrich the world. Recent statements calling Autism a disease are dehumanizing; every Autistic person deserves dignity, respect, and the right to take up space.
Autism Is Advocacy
Autism is advocating so that children on the spectrum don’t face the educational struggles I endured. As an attorney, I use my voice to fight for better education, stronger laws, and greater understanding—because no two Autistic individuals are alike.
Autism Is Patience
Autism is being able to discover my super powers as a mother. Being able to understand your child's emotions even if they can't talk yet. With patience and love I have been able to connect with my daughters emotions knowing when she's thirsty or pressed without her saying a word or being able to express.
Autism Is Understanding
Autism is understanding—finally seeing that the pieces of who I am make sense. After growing up feeling broken and out of place, my diagnosis at 23 brought clarity, self-acceptance, and the freedom to move forward as my authentic self.
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.
