Autism Innovation Community Foundation

How has social media impacted your understanding or experience of autism?

🎤✨ Don’t miss the Autism Jokes Comedy Fundraiser on November 17th, 2024, at Comedy Village Times Square! 🌟 🕕 Pre-Party at 4 PM | Showtime at 6 PM Kick off the evening with drinks, live music, and a silent auction before enjoying a hilarious lineup featuring Laura Merli and Autism Jokes founder Steve Cohen, along with special guest stars! 🎉 🎁 What to expect: Gift bags for all attendees 100% of proceeds go to Autism Jokes, Inc., supporting opportunities for autistic individuals in comedy and beyond. Join us for a night filled with laughter, community, and a great cause! 💙🎭

Lights, Camera, Representation: The Power of Autistic Characters! 🎬 Seeing authentic representation of autistic characters in media can change perceptions and inspire understanding. What shows or movies do you think get it right? Let’s celebrate positive portrayals and discuss what we want to see more of! 🍿 #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autistic #autismmom #autismfamily #autismlove #autismlife #autismsupport #autismspeaks #autismparents #love #mentalhealth #actuallyautistic #understandingautism

👻🎃 Make this Halloween a fun and friendly experience for everyone! Here are some tips to create an autism-friendly celebration. Whether it’s costumes, trick-or-treating, or just enjoying the festivities, a little preparation can go a long way. Let’s ensure every child has a spook-tacular time! 🌟✨ #halloween #halloweencostume #spookyseason #happyhalloween #halloweenmakeup #trickortreat #halloweendecor #halloweenparty #AutismFriendlyHalloween #InclusiveCelebration #AutisticKidsMatter #autismkids #AutismKidsRock

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Join the upcoming class on November 5th at 7 PM focused on tackling School-Based Anxiety in neurodivergent children! 📚✨ Participants will explore: ✅ Why school anxiety is so common ✅ Strategies for effective education ✅ Conflict de-escalation techniques ✅ Navigating assessments and supports ✅ Building cooperation between parents and schools Ideal for parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals! Can’t attend live? No worries—registrants will receive a recording and certificates the next day. Empower children to thrive! 🌈💪 #SchoolAnxiety #anxiety #anxietyrelief #anxietysupport #anxietyawareness #anxiousattachment #anxious #schoollife #education #healthcare #HealthcareInnovation #healthcareprofessionals

Here is a list of handy tips to help autistic children and their families have a ‘wickedly’ good time this Halloween. #halloween #spooky #horror #halloweencostume #spookyseason #happyhalloween #halloweenmakeup #trickortreat #halloweendecor #halloweenparty #autismfriendly

“The role of a teacher is to ignite a spark in a student’s mind, but you have to know what kind of spark you’re dealing with.” – Temple Grandin

Advocating for policy change Our Foundation may also engage in advocacy efforts aimed at improving policies and services for individuals with autism. This may include working with lawmakers to develop and implement autism-friendly policies, advocating for better access to services and resources, and promoting the rights of individuals with autism. #autismadvocate #parenting #autismcommunity #speechtherapy #autismparent #autismdad #abatherapy #sensoryprocessingdisorder #occupationaltherapy #disabilityawareness #neurodiverse #differentnotless #autisme #autismrocks #mentalhealthawareness #autismjourney #appliedbehavioranalysis

How can communities promote inclusion and acceptance of people with autism?

“We need to work on changing the way we see the world, not the way autistic people are.” – Greta Thunberg