| The Autism Society of America extends our New Year wishes and gratitude to you and our entire community. Because of your support this year, we’ve connected with over half a million people in the Autism community with the supports, services, resources, and advocacy to create a world where all those with Autism can live to their fullest extent. Above all, to eliminate feelings of isolation, we create connections to each other, facilitating a community of acceptance.
Recently, Sam Brandsen, a member of the Autism Society of America’s Council of Autistic Advisors and parent to an Autistic child, penned an article about the importance of caregiving and acceptance:
"His special interest at the moment is spiderwebs…so we go to the forest and I follow him around as he effusively compliments every spiderweb he sees. Maybe there is some underlying academic function to this– perhaps he will eventually do research related to insects or spiderwebs. But maybe not, maybe the only function is that he enjoys it and it seems to help him thrive, and that is also worthwhile."
On behalf of our team, nationwide network of affiliates, and the tens of thousands of people we serve across the country, thank you for the gift of acceptance, hope, and connection to begin 2023.
It’s not too late to invest in the programs that help people with Autism live as fully as they can. We hope 2022 brings health, happiness, and opportunity to you and yours. | 
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