Autistic Pride Day

For instance, according to Larry Arnold and Gwen Nelson, many autism-related organizations promote feelings of pity for parents, rather than fostering understanding.

[4][5] Autistic activists have contributed to a shift in attitudes away from the notion that autism is a deviation from the norm that must be treated or cured.

Standing up and passionately defending your own truth, regardless of convention or tone, or social dynamics even if it goes completely against the grain, or others consider it minor or pedantic, is Autistic Pride in Action.

[7]Autistic Pride Day was first celebrated in 2005 by Aspies For Freedom (AFF), who selected 18 June because it was the birthday of the youngest member of the group at that time.

In Australia, an official Autistic Pride Day organization was created in 2023 in partnership with the City of Sydney.

[14] The organization released an official logo for the event, featuring three concentric infinity symbols, which are coloured with a gradient of red and green, intentionally avoiding the blue that is associated with Autism Speaks.

A rainbow infinity symbol on a white background.
The first Autistic Pride Day in 2005 used a flag with a rainbow infinity symbol, created by Aspies For Freedom. [ 8 ] Many variants have since been created, such as this design from 2013.
Three concentric infinity symbols, used as the logo for Autistic Pride Day. The infinity symbols feature gradients of green, orange, and red.
Official Autistic Pride Day logo (Australia)
Autistic pride flag at Pride is a Protest march in July 2021.
Autistic Pride 2020