This month, we celebrate our autistic friends in the LGBTQ+ community and recognize that diversity is all about embracing people of different races, ages, genders and sexual orientations. We encourage our community to live proudly and authentically and show love and respect to the diverse community who make this world a better place.

In this edition of E-Speaks, you’ll hear members of the autism and LGBTQ+ communities talk about what Pride Month means to them and the importance of continuing to make strides towards equality for all. You can also read a special Pride Month blog from disability advocate and blogger Brigid R. who chronicles her detailed research into the intersectionality of LGBTQ/autism.

In our own words: what Pride Month means to me

Mark W., 29, Karen W., 29, Jose J., 22 and Sarah G., 35, share how their autism and journey as members of the LGBTQ+ communities have helped to provide them with unique perspectives on life, love and finding happiness. This Pride Month, they’d like to share their stories with hopes of inspiring further understanding, acceptance and support.

LGBTQ+ information and resources

It’s Pride Month! Did you know that research about the intersection of sexuality and gender identity with autism, while a relatively new field, has uncovered meaningful findings about the experience of autistic LGBTQ+ people? Visit our LGBTQ+ Information and resource page to hear more about these findings, read profiles about people in the autism and LGBTQ+ communities and explore other resources.

Pride in Yourself

In a new blog post, Brigid shares about living her truth as an autistic, queer, fire-breathing mermaid.