Mad in America

Each story is unique. Each start in life, a little different. Yet too often, the diagnosis of autism is given to parents and the future starts to look very uncertain, even bleak. That is why this year at the Love & Autism Conference, we are countering that negative message of autism with real, honest and raw stories from autistic people themselves.

What we say matters, how we talk shapes our worldview.

 Storytelling and listening to other people’s stories changes the lives of the listeners

 Storytelling creates power and can shape a better future for autistic individuals

 Storytelling gives power back to the autistic individual and their families

 Storytelling can give hope, especially for those who have lived with a negative view of autism for too long