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Autistic YouthInternational

About · Community

A community where Autistic youth belong.

We bring Autistic youth, families and the wider community together, including through our annual Neurodiversity Pride Day celebration.

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Community members gathered with a Neurodiversity Pride Day banner

What we value

Inclusive spaces, built together.

  • Sensory-friendly by design

    Quiet areas, flexible participation and clear information so everyone can join in their own way.

  • Autistic voices first

    Our events and programs are shaped by Autistic people with lived experience.

  • A safe space for all

    We welcome Autistic, Neurodivergent, Disabled and LGBTQIA+ youth, families and volunteers.

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Our community in action.

  • White vendor tents on a green lawn at the pop-up market
  • Sensory Area sign at the Inclusion Rocks music festival
  • Children playing at a bounce house during a community event
  • Autistic Youth International tent with activity table at a festival
  • Charlotte Kids Fest sign reserving an area for Autistic and Neurodivergent friends
  • Prize wheel and fidget toys on an AYI activity table
  • Neurodiversity Pride Day flag held up on a beach
  • Advocate holding a sign reading Celebrate the ADA, stop forced institutionalization
  • Dozens of packed gift bags ready for families

Help Autistic youth be seen, celebrated and included.

Every gift puts an inclusive book in a child's hands and keeps our sensory-friendly events free.

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