Beyond Awareness: Why the Shift to Autism Acceptance Matters

By Trista Sobeck | April 3, 2026

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For years, April has been widely recognized as Autism Awareness Month, marked by campaigns to educate the public about autism. But over the last several years, you may have noticed a significant and intentional shift in the language used by advocates, organizations, and the autistic community itself. We are moving away from “Autism Awareness” and…

Choosing the Best Education After an Autism Diagnosis

By Marketing AAED | September 26, 2023

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Meeting the Growing Demand for Autism-Specific Education and Services with the Autism Academy for Education and Development (AAED) By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen Over the past decade, the world has witnessed a significant surge in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This spike in diagnoses has highlighted the pressing need for specialized education and…