Rachael 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 MoreWanda Refaely created ICE4Autism, an "In Case of Emergency" mobile app for the autism community. This autism-specific app bridges the communication gap between first responders and individuals who are on the spectrum.
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 MoreDr. Molly Losh is a developmental psychologist and professor at Northwestern who researches autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities. She shares advice for future autism researchers and insights on the genetics behind autism.
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 MoreSamantha Craft is the voice behind @AspergersGirls and author of Everyday Asperger's. She shares her experience as a woman with Asperger's Syndrome and explores how underrepresented her perspective is.
Read MoreMeghan Hussey works at the crossroads of disability inclusion and international development, and her younger sister has autism. Learn about the personal and professional paths of her globetrotting journey in autism awareness.
Read MoreJosée-Renée's sister has autism, and they live together. In this profile Josée-Renée gives a candid, personal glimpse into their relationship. She shares the often unspoken aspects of the autism sibling experience.
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!)