Autistic Pride Day 2021

Autistic Pride Day is celebrated every year on June 18th, which recognizes and appreciates the importance of pride for people with autism and how it has an important role in bringing positive changes in our society. This positive day was first celebrated in 2005 by Aspies for Freedom (AFF) and is not only celebrated in the United States, but around the world. 

This day shows how people with autism have an important part in our culture and society and allows for people to come together in a positive, uplifting way.

As autism is a form of neurodiversity, most of the hardships and challenges people with autism face stem from the negative attitudes and the lack of support and community. Although many people with autism face difficulties due to their neurodiversity, a main factor is an issue in society. Society’s outlook and attitudes towards autism is often of pity, whereas Autism Pride Day’s goal is to shift these attitudes towards acceptance. This celebration isn’t controlled by organizations or charities, but individuals themselves, which is pretty remarkable. 

Please join us in celebrating Autistic Pride Day, uplifting others and providing a positive community where people with autism can come together, celebrate and be proud of who they are!

Show us how you celebrate by tagging @MyAutism or #MyAutism!