Sonia Carrillo's granddaughter, Bella, is on the autism spectrum. In this profile, she reflects on Bella's experiences in the classroom, how autism awareness shapes her tight-knit Hispanic family, and more.
Read MoreMeet Robert, Susan, and their son Adrian. In this profile, Susan shares the journey of Adrian's autism and cerebral palsy diagnoses and how unconditional love and support for “Perfect Adrian” guided their family through thick and thin.
Read MoreRachael Williams is a proud mom of two, including her son Christopher who has autism. Despite the challenges she's faced — from postnatal depression to public scrutiny during her son's breakdowns — she has optimistic advice to share.
Read MoreVanessa Bieker's son has autism and along the transition to adulthood, he faced many challenges. Through the Fly Brave Foundation, Vanessa is creating the opportunities and resources that the autism community needs and deserves.
Read MoreCyndy Langat is a Kenyan autism awareness advocate who founded the Kenya Autism Alliance (KAA). In this profile, she shares how KAA provides support to parents like herself who have children on the spectrum.
Read MoreSusan Hartung has four children and two are on the autism spectrum. From the challenges of trying new therapies to the moments she couldn't help but watch "typical" families, Susan shares her journey as a mother and educator.
Read MoreSharon King is the mother of three children with autism. Her family shares their experiences on the blog "My Perfectly Imperfect Family." In this profile, we hear from Sharon King and in another, we get to know her daughter, Rosie.
Read MoreIn Nigeria, Dotun Akande founded the Patrick Speech and Language Centre after years of frustration searching for resources for her autistic son. Learn about her journey as a mother and advocate.
Read MoreMeet Dr. John Maina and his son Joemark. Hailing from Kenya, Dr. Maina presented to the United Nations on Autism Awareness Day in 2016. Learn about his passion for autism acceptance, inclusive education, and most importantly, his family.
Read Moreautism articulated gives voice to the every day and ever global reality of lives affected by autism.
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Born in Jamaica and based in New York, Faith Clarke is a mother of three, author, autism awareness advocate, and founder of the Melody of Autism.
Justin Robbins is an autistic advocate who champions inclusion, awareness, and acceptance. In his TEDxTalk, "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Autism", he inspires us to rethink what it means to be autistic.
Chulayo Mthembu is a mother of two based in Durban, South Africa. Her son, Agape, has autism and since his diagnosis, she has championed autism awareness and disability inclusion both in her community and online (follow @ChulayoM on Twitter!)