Quick Overview: The autism resource landscape features over 200 active resources including grassroots Facebook communities, autistic-led blogs, TikTok creators with millions of followers, and established advocacy organizations. This guide prioritizes actually autistic voices and neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
1. Facebook Support Groups: Connecting with Community
Facebook hosts over 50 currently active autism support groups serving different populations. Most are private with active moderation.
For Autistic Individuals
Autism Late Diagnosis/Self-Identification Support and Education
https://www.facebook.com/groups/676189865840218/
Essential space for adults newly discovering their autistic identity, addressing challenges of late diagnosis and self-discovery.
Sounds Autistic, I’m In
(Search on Facebook for this popular community sharing autistic experiences and culture)
Unmasked Autistics
Addresses harmful masking practices and supports authentic self-expression.
Autism Meals
Tackles challenges of food and eating with sensory sensitivities.
Autistic Researchers Researching Autism (ARRA)
Centers autistic voices in academic research.
Ask Autistic Adults Groups
Ask Autistic Adults – Resource for Parents of Autistics
Allows parents to pose questions that autistic adults answer from lived experience.
Ask me, I’m Autistic (24hr rule!)
24-hour waiting period ensures thoughtful responses.
For Women and Girls
Autistic Girls Network
https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/
UK registered charity addressing how autism presents internally in girls. Online support available at: https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/online-support/
Aspergers & Autism Safe Room: A Safe Haven for Women on the Spectrum
Women-only space for gender-specific challenges.
International Asperwomen
Global perspective and support for women.
For Parents and Caregivers
Embracing Autism Community
Promotes acceptance-based approaches rather than “fixing” autism.
Embrace Autism Open Community
Neurodiversity-affirming parent support.
OBPs of Disabled, Medically Complex, and/or Neurodivergent Kids
Community support with humor and real-talk about parenting challenges.
For Parents that are also Autistic
Serves autistic individuals who are themselves parents.
AAC and Nonspeaking Community
Ask Me, I’m an AAC user! (24 Hour Rule!)
Educates about augmentative and alternative communication from user perspectives.
The Center for AAC & Autism
https://www.facebook.com/aacandautism/
Over 33,000 followers, specialized resources for families and professionals.
Additional Support Groups
For a comprehensive, curated list of Facebook groups updated July 2024:
Just1Voice Facebook Groups Directory
https://just1voice.com/neurodiversity/recommended-facebook-groups/
Curated by an autistic adult diagnosed at 29, includes groups for autistic people, parents, intersectional communities, and specialized support.
2. Blogs: Authentic Voices Educating and Advocating
Over 30 consistently active blogs as of 2024-2025, with the most valuable centering actually autistic voices.
Premier Collective and Comprehensive Resources
NeuroClastic
https://neuroclastic.com/
501(c)3 disability rights nonprofit, CEO/Founder Terra Vance. High-quality, no-cost, ad-free articles through November 2024. Features nonspeaking contributors. For autistic adults, parents, educators, and physicians.
Embrace Autism
https://embrace-autism.com/
Blog: https://embrace-autism.com/blog/
Created by Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht ND RP and Eva Silvertant. 326 articles through July 2025. Combines scientific research with lived experience. Gold-standard information portal. Also offers autism assessments.
Individual Autistic Advocates
The Autistic Advocate
https://theautisticadvocate.com/blog/
By Kieran Rose, age 43, diagnosed at 23. Deep exploration of autistic burnout, masking, sensory experiences, and school refusal.
NeuroDivergent Rebel
https://neurodivergentrebel.com/
By Lyric Rivera. Focuses on refusing assimilation and workplace neurodiversity. Consulting services for organizational inclusion.
OldLady With Autism
(Search online)
Rare perspective from someone diagnosed at age 65, now in their 70s. Documents five-year journey post-diagnosis.
Parent Blogs
The Mom Kind
(Search online)
By Alicia Trautwein, autistic mother of three autistic children. Comprehensive parenting resources promoting autism ally mindset.
Finding Cooper’s Voice
(Search “Finding Cooper’s Voice Kate” online)
1.2 million Facebook followers, 303,000 Instagram followers. Honest portrayal of parenting a child with severe non-verbal autism.
The Autism Dad Blog
By Rob Gorski, active since January 2010. Father perspective raising three autistic kids.
The Autism Cafe
https://theautismcafe.com/
By Eileen Lamb, autistic mother raising autistic children.
Advocacy and Educational Platforms
Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism
Myers-Rosa Foundation project. 220,900 Facebook followers, curates daily autism news from diverse perspectives.
The Art of Autism
https://the-art-of-autism.com/
Showcases 800+ autistic artists, poets, and bloggers globally since February 2012.
Seattle Children’s Autism Center – The Autism Blog
https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/autism-center/the-autism-blog/
Reliable resources from major autism center, posts through April 2025.
Blog Directories
Actually Autistic Blogs List
https://anautismobserver.wordpress.com/
Over 300 blogs written exclusively by autistic people, searchable by various criteria. Includes custom search engine.
FeedSpot – 100 Best Autism Blogs
https://bloggers.feedspot.com/autism_blogs/
Comprehensive list updated for 2025.
3. Social Media Advocates & Content Creators
The autism advocacy landscape in 2024-2025 is dominated by social media content creators reaching millions. Hashtag #autism has generated over 37 billion views on TikTok.
TikTok Creators
Nicole Parish (@soundoftheforest)
3 million TikTok followers. Authentic autistic perspective on lived experiences.
Paige Layle (@paigelayle)
2.6 million TikTok, 169,000 Instagram. AuDHD Canadian public speaker, author, teacher.
Chloe Hayden (@chloeshayden)
1.1 million TikTok, 396,600 Instagram. Actor (Heartbreak High), disability representation advocate.
AJ Wilkerson (@captainautismcomedy)
1.1 million followers. AuDHD standup comedian using humor to break stigma.
Tyler Ty (@checkmyfreshh)
925,300 TikTok, 400,500 Instagram. 17-year-old autistic self-advocate from Louisiana.
Kaelynn Partlow (@kaelynn_vp)
736,300 TikTok, 587,600 Instagram. Featured on “Love On The Spectrum,” works as autistic therapist.
Abbey Romeo (@hatsbyabbey)
1.2 million Instagram. Featured on “Love On The Spectrum,” showcases talents through singing and hat-making.
Alex Crawford (@autistic.alex)
54,700 TikTok followers. 22-year-old nonspeaking autistic person using AAC.
Dr. Beth Radulski (@advocateneurodiversity)
Over 65,000 TikTok followers. Autistic sociological researcher translating academic research to practical inclusion.
YouTube Creators
Fathering Autism
736,000 YouTube subscribers, 182,300 Instagram, 1.6 million Facebook. By Asa Maass, Jacksonville, Florida.
The Aspie World
290,000 YouTube subscribers. By Daniel M. Jones, educational content for Asperger’s/high-masking autism since July 2013.
Orion Kelly (That Autistic Guy)
Validation and practical advice for autistic adults.
Amythest Schaber (Ask An Autistic)
Answers questions about stimming, sensory processing, daily autism experiences in accessible Q&A format.
Kreed’s World
22,400 YouTube, 32,800 Facebook. 18-year-old non-verbal autistic teen using Dynavox T10 with Compass AAC.
Instagram Advocates
Greta Thunberg
15 million Instagram followers. Climate activist openly discussing autism and bipolar identities.
Morgan Harper Nichols (@morganharpernichols)
1.9 million Instagram. Artist, author, PhD student creating art addressing mental health.
James Hunt (@storiesaboutautism)
339,000 Instagram. Parent advocate focused on community support.
Kate (@findingcoopersvoice)
297,200 Instagram. NYT bestselling author, parent perspective.
Professional Advocates
Dr. Kerry Magro
Over 1,300 speeches including 2 TEDx Talks. CEO of KFM Making A Difference nonprofit. 150 college scholarships provided.
Haley Moss
Florida attorney, Forbes 30 Under 30. Addresses autism in workplace, education, women and autism.
John Elder Robison
Served on US IACC, NIH, CDC boards. Neurodiversity Scholar in Residence at College of William and Mary.
Lydia X. Z. Brown
Writer, organizer, activist. Lead-edited “All the Weight of Our Dreams,” first anthology by autistic people of color.
4. Major Advocacy Organizations
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
https://autisticadvocacy.org/
Resources: https://autisticadvocacy.org/resources/
Premier autistic-led advocacy organization. “Nothing About Us Without Us” principles. Policy advocacy, autistic cultural activities, leadership trainings. Led by Colin Killick (Executive Director) and Julia Bascom (former director).
Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN)
https://awnnetwork.org/
Gender-specific autism advocacy addressing women and nonbinary people.
Autism Society of America
https://autismsociety.org/
One of the oldest autism organizations in the US. National helpline, local affiliate networks, educational platform.
Autism Speaks
https://www.autismspeaks.org/
Large organization offering toolkits, resources, helpline. Note: Criticized by many autistic advocates for lack of autistic leadership.
5. Practical Support Resources
Diagnosis Resources
Autism Speaks Adult Autism Diagnosis Tool Kit
Available at autismspeaks.org
Step-by-step process, clinician directories, information on co-occurring conditions.
Asperger/Autism Network (AANE)
https://aane.org/
Support groups: https://aane.org/services-programs/group-services/support-groups-community-connection/
Adult diagnosis guidance, online support groups regardless of formal diagnosis status.
Milestones Autism Resources
(Search online)
Adult Diagnosis Toolkit addressing wait lists, costs, provider availability. Free helpdesk for Ohio residents, nationally relevant resources.
Employment Support
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
https://iacc.hhs.gov/resources/employment/websites/
Federally-funded free service. Comprehensive workplace accommodation database, ADA compliance information for autism.
Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
Navigator Program with volunteer mentors providing employment mentorship, training, scholarships.
NEXT for AUTISM
NEXT CONNECTS bi-directional mentorship program. Over 350 autistic-led organization projects funded.
Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Federal employment programs, policy guidance for employers, partnership programs.
Sensory Support
Autism Speaks Sensory Issues Resource
Explains hypersensitivity/hyposensitivity with practical accommodation strategies. Self-Empowerment Roadmap, IEP/504 information.
Understood.org
https://www.understood.org/
Detailed classroom accommodation lists, visual supports, sensory tools, environmental modifications.
Autism Research Institute
(Search online)
Scientific explanations of sensory processing differences, evidence-based treatment approaches.
Education Support
Autism Speaks IEP Guide
Comprehensive IEP process guidance, sample goals, rights and advocacy information.
Life Skills Advocate
Over 100 example IEP goals for autism using SMART goal framework.
xMinds
(Maryland-based with national resources)
Classroom accommodations, special education navigation, resources for nonspeaking students.
ASAN Navigating College Handbook
College-specific support, self-advocacy skills, Autism Campus Inclusion Summer Institute.
Parent and Caregiver Support
Autism Society National Helpline
Free support, local affiliate networks, educational training platform, IEP preparation.
The Autism Project
Certified Community Health Workers (themselves parents). Peer-to-peer support, systems navigation, multilingual support (English, Spanish, Hindi, Tamil). Completely free.
MyAutismTeam
Social network of 30,000+ parents. Provider directory of 35,000+ specialists.
Daily Living Skills
Autism Speaks Life Skills Resources
Visual supports, checklists, task analysis examples, money management, safety training, executive functioning strategies.
SPARK for Autism
Research-based information on daily living challenges, Surviving and Thriving in the Real World (STRW) program.
Federal Resources
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)
https://iacc.hhs.gov/
Organizations: https://iacc.hhs.gov/resources/organizations/private/
Coordinates federal autism efforts. Comprehensive directories of federal and private autism organizations.
Additional Resource Directories
FeedSpot Autism TikTok Influencers
https://creators.feedspot.com/autism_tiktok_influencers/
Top 60 Autism TikTok creators in 2025.
FeedSpot Autism Instagram Influencers
https://influencers.feedspot.com/autism_instagram_influencers/
Top 100 Autistic Influencers in 2025.
FeedSpot Autism YouTubers
https://videos.feedspot.com/autism_youtube_channels/
60 Autism YouTubers to follow in 2025.
PAAutism.org Support Groups
https://paautism.org/support-groups/
ASERT Autism Resource Guide with support group directories.
Remember: The most valuable resources share these characteristics: they center autistic voices, offer practical strategies, build genuine community, promote acceptance while addressing real challenges, validate diverse experiences, address entire lifespan, include intersectional perspectives, remain free or low-cost, and prioritize autistic autonomy and self-determination.
This guide was compiled in October 2025 and reflects the current autism resource landscape. Resources are updated regularly, so check websites for the most current information.
