Autism Resources We Love

A unique cruise experience that gives Autistic and special needs families an opportunity to experience an inclusive and carefree vacation. Includes staff-assisted activities, musical and theatrical performances, dietary support, mobility and service-animal accommodations, and more.

A neurodiverse-friendly, disability-friendly, and child-friendly orchestral concert series that aims to remove the barriers between the arts and individuals with disabilities or sensory sensitivities. This charity organization performs 25 - 30 family-friendly concerts across Canada per year with accessible programming like Deaf-friendly performances, low-cost admission, and more.

The nation’s leading non-profit for sensory acceptability and acceptance for individuals with invisible disabilities. This organization offers products like sensory chat apps and sensory activation rooms, products like sensory bags, sensory-related certifications for professionals, and community support through health and fitness groups and beyond.

Make friends, make jewelry, and make money selling your crafts with other Autistic and neurodivergent women. This online group empowers women with a support system and ample opportunity to practice social skills, develop business savvy, and grow career opportunities.

An annual, weekend-long conference dedicated to members of the Spellerverse, including nonspeakers, practitioners, researchers, and vendors. It kicks off with a party for nonspeakers and follows up with stimulating panels and discussions that share nonspeaker experiences, practitioner trainings, and research findings.

A summit gathering Comment end for professionals, parents, and caregivers focused on discussing various aspects of autism, including diagnosis, treatment, therapy, and behavioral health.

A blog of letterboard thoughts by Gregory Tino and his autism personified. Visit his site to dive into intimate posts about navigating life’s adventures with his lifelong friend, autism.

Subscribe to the free or paid version of this weekly Substack newsletter. Each email is about the joys and unique challenges of navigating life as a mother of color raising and advocating for two nonspeaking Autistic boys with high support needs.

A complete, ultimate resource guide for anyone new to the Autistic community.

100+ books about autism and neurodivergence. Sorted by category, this list contains titles by Autistic authors and underrepresented genders, books for parents and caregivers, reads en español, discussions on gender and sexuality, and more.

45 autobiographies of nonspeaking Autistic individuals who use spelling to communicate. Authors in this compilation use keyboards, pointing, letter boards, and other communication tools to share support, mentorship, encouragement, and reflection for nonspeakers and nonspeaking allies.

An organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights, autonomy, opportunity, and dignity of people with speech-related disabilities through public engagement, policy and practice change, and systemic advocacy.

An international association dedicated to improving advocacy and access to services and resources for nonspeakers who use spelling to communicate. They provide certified training to teach spelling to communicate, conduct clinical research, and host the annual nonspeakers’ meetup: Motormorphosis.

An non-attorney organization that provides advocating services for parents of children with disabilities in the public school system with mediation services, IEP and section 504 planning, parent coaching and training, and more.

These ear plugs let you live life at your volume. Engineered for a high-volume world, Loop ear plugs allow you to learn into everything that’s loud with comfort — work, events, parenting, traveling, sleeping, and general sensitivity.

Activate your sit with this ultra comfortable, adjustable, and flexible rolly chair on wheels, complete with a movable footstool! Perfect if you’re a fidgety sitter, yoga lover, or meditative desk jockey. This chair allows you to sit how you need so you can perform your best, whether that’s squatting, kneeling, cross-legged, or however else your body needs to be.

An accessory shop dedicated to serving the Autistic and neurodivergent community. They’re mainly known for selling ultra-soft plushies (from XL to giant!), but don’t miss out on exploring their wide range of chewers, stim toys and jewelry, clothing, cards, coloring books, journals, pins, and more. Fun fact: they’re carrying on the mission of the now closed Autistic Bookshop by offering self-publishing services to Autistic and neurodivergent authors.