Autism Is Advocacy

Stories from Our Community

The Autism Is campaign acknowledges that no two Autistic individuals have the same lived experience. Autism is both personal and collective—an identity, a community, a culture, and a way of life. It comes with strengths and struggles, moments of joy and challenge, and everything in between. Throughout April, we're sharing stories that celebrate the diversity of the Autism experience. Voices of Autism: Delyla's Story   “I am an advocate for myself and others that have come into my life. I will continue to advocate." - Delyla O.B. Read her full story below. "Autism is Advocacy. It is about myself becoming an adult who was later diagnosed in life at the age of 40. It is about my sister who advocated and listened to me when I said I was misdiagnosed. It is educating and dismantling the biases of "You don't look Autistic". It is about advocating and doing more research on females. It is about having conversations with others in the field and people who diagnose to do better so others are not misdiagnosed. It is advocating for my students while I was a special education teacher for 18 years. I am an advocate for myself and others that have come into my life — will continue to advocate."  The Autism Is campaign is shaped by stories like Delyla’s—amplifying the voices and lived experiences of Autistic individuals. We want to hear what Autism Is to you.  Read More Stories Visit Website Donate Get Support Follow Us   Contact Line 800.328.8476

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