Here are some legitimate, helpful autism advocacy organizations:

  • Autistic Self Advocacy Network

    ASAN is an organization created by autistic people for autistic people. All donations to my GoFundMe go directly to ASAN, as this org truly gives a voice to autistic people from all over the spectrum. They also created Autism Acceptance Month. https://autisticadvocacy.org

  • Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network

    AWN provides provide community support and resources for autistic women, trans people of all genders, Two Spirit people, and all people of marginalized genders or of no gender. AWN is committed to recognizing and celebrating diversity and the many intersectional experiences in our community. https://awnnetwork.org

  • Autistics 4 Autistics

    A4A is an international affiliate of ASAN operating in Ontario, Canada. A4A is a collective of autistic adults engaged in community education, events, activism and advocating for reform to Canadian autism policy. They are proudly autistic and united in supporting all autistics in the province on the issues that impact their community. https://a4aontario.com