This Pride Month, we’re recognizing and celebrating autistic members of the LGBTQ+ community. Get to know a few members of our diverse and broad community below.

Meet Terance aka TeeKayy, 22

Self-love and an appreciation for individuality have been staples of TeeKayy’s life ever since deciding to take the courageous step to come out as transgender to family and friends. In this Pride Month profile, learn about TeeKayy’s autism diagnosis and how the realization that living your truest life is the key to happiness.

Meet Bryan B., 24

Growing up on the autism spectrum wasn’t easy for this Florida native, but an unwavering belief in himself and the courage to stand up for what he believes in helped him to find his way. Today, Bryan, a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, is pursuing a master’s degree in communications and finding his voice as an advocate for the autism and LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about him through his own words in this feature profile.

Study: LGBTQ+ autistic adults face range of challenges in healthcare

Researchers found that despite having greater need for mental and physical healthcare services, LGBTQ+ autistic adults surveyed had a higher rate of those needs being unmet. The broader community and the healthcare system need to focus on solutions that support LGBTQ+ autistic adults and make it easier to access appropriate care.