850 Inspiring Autism Mom Quotes: Encouraging, Strong (2023)

1. Although there are many challenges being an autism parent, you can’t give up hope for your child. The struggle might seem too much at times but you have to keep going because there will be light at the end of the tunnel.

2. “A diagnosis can’t predict the extraordinary love you will have for your child.” – Tara McCallan

3. “Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain.” — Vivian Greene

4. “Without intervention today, the cost of care for adults with autism will be significantly greater and the burden will no longer lie with the parents, but on our entire society.” ~ Jenny McCarthy

5. The disability is not the problem. The accessibility is the problem. ~ Mohamed Jemni

6. “Our wounds and hurts and fears are in our eyes. Humans think they build ‘walls’ for internal privacy. They think eye contact is about honesty but they mostly lie because they think they can hide their intent. Eye contact is invasive.” – Carol Ann Edscorn

7. “Being a typical teenager isn’t easy. When you have autism, it can be extra difficult. We need more public awareness about these hurdles as well as compassion towards these young people.” — Holly Robinson Peete

8. “There’s a saying within the Asperger community: if you’ve met one person with Asperger’s syndrome, you’ve met one person with Asperger’s syndrome … Within this condition, beneath this label, the variety of personality, of humor, of behavior, is infinite.” – Hugh Dancy

9. “Nobel prize-calibre geniuses often have certain core autistic features at their heart.” ~ Allan Snyder

10. “It does not matter what sixty-six percent of people do in any particular situation. All that matters is what you do.” ~ John Elder Robison

11. “...the reason is that when we look at nature, we receive a sort of permission to be alive in this world...”

12. “It seems that for success in science or art, a dash of autism is essential.”

13. “I am different, not less”

14. “Everyone has a mountain to climb, and autism has not been my mountain, it has been my opportunity for victory.” – Rachel Barcellona

15. Being a parent of an autistic child is not easy. Raising a child with autism requires special care, patience and lots of love. All the pain and suffering will be worth it when they are grown up – as long as they get the right treatment now, which can help them learn how to be happy and independent.

16. “The labeling undermines us in so many levels! But people don’t know, they need to be reminded that we too are God’s children. People don’t mean harm because they too are God’s children. Love heals lots of wounds. Love is patient, love is kind; my motto in life. You are loving. Mom has healed her consciousness to allow me to truly reflect my real identity as God’s perfect child. Just don’t let your senses get you fooled, we are more than our bodies. Find the truth so you can reflect your real being.” – Nicole (13 years old, non-verbal, labeled autistic, typed independently on her iPad)

17. When you raise an autistic child, you gain a family. Their unique nature unites you in ways you never thought possible. You’re part of a community of people like you who are experiencing differences and challenges every day. Together, we can make a difference.

18. “Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” – Frank Zappa

19. “Presume intelligence with all children with autism. Presume all of them are hearing you.” – Lori Shayew

20. “Your child with autism has unlimited potential, just like everyone else.” – Dr. Temple Grandin

21. “Autism is as much a part of humanity as is the capacity to dream.” — Kathleen Seidel

22. “I decided to study special education and fell in love with working with individuals with autism. That’s what I planned to do with my life.” — Clay Aiken

23. “Autism doesn’t have to define a person. Artists with autism are like anyone else: They define themselves through hard work and individuality.” – Adrienne Bailon, Artist

24. “This is a FOREVER journey with this creative, funny, highly intelligent, aggressive, impulsive, nonsocial, behavioral, often times loving individual. The nurse said to me after 6 hours with him ‘He is a gift’ INDEED he is.” – Janet Frenchette Held, Parent

25. Nothing is more damaging than the exhaustion that comes with trying to cope with the daily demands of an autistic child. Just when you think you’ve got problems under control, one thing or another pops up to make you realize that life as a parent is never completely smooth.

26. “As a mom, you worry about protecting your kid. But there are extra added layers of fears when you’re talking about a kid with autism or who has some special needs issue.” – Holly Robinson Peete

27. ‘Autists are the ultimate square pegs, and the problem with pounding a square peg into a round hole is not that the hammering is hard work. It’s that you’re destroying the peg.’

28. “She may not be perfect, but she’s 100% right.”

29. ‘Who do you think made the first stone spears? The Asperger guy. If you were to get rid of all the autism genetics, there would be no more Silicon Valley.’

30. “I think that it is not only autistic people who need to learn. The people who don’t have autism must learn to understand us and be tolerant”

31. “Connection is what moves this world forward. Connection is a profound human experience.” – Jenny Palmiotto, The Art of Autism.

32. “Get to know someone on the spectrum and your life will truly be blessed.” – Stephanie L. Parker

33. “For all we know, the first tools on earth might have been developed by a loner sitting at the back of the cave, chipping at thousands of rocks to find the one that made the sharpest spear, while the neurotypicals chattered away in the firelight.”

34. “God didn’t add another day in your life because you needed it, He added it because someone out there needs you.”

35. “Humane storytelling is the way to advance society’s understanding of #Autism as it has the potential to change people’s hearts and minds.” – Tom Clements

36. ‘Sometimes real superheroes live in the hearts of small children fighting big battles.’

37. When a child is on the autism spectrum, you’ll gain a family that understands. Loving and supporting a special needs child is truly a unique experience.

38. Being a father of a child with autism is one of the most amazing experiences in life. Giving these children the opportunity to feel normal and be part of the world will be done by showing that they have the same privileges as other kids, with or without autism. It is important to create a child-friendly environment from home to the learning process at school, and bring them up as normal kids so that they can live independently one day.

39. “The most interesting people you’ll find are ones that don’t fit into your average cardboard box. They’ll make what they need, they’ll make their own boxes,” – Dr. Temple Grandin

40. “Get to know someone on the spectrum and your life will truly be blessed.” — Stephanie L. Parker

41. “The concept of neurodiversity provides a paradigm shift in how we think about mental functioning. Instead of regarding large portions of the American public as suffering from deficit, disease, or dysfunction in their mental processing, neurodiversity suggests that we instead speak about differences in cognitive functioning.” – Dr. Thomas Armstrong

42. If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But, whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr

43. “Caregiving can be isolating. Tending to a loved one requires significant amounts of time at home. Transporting a child with special needs from one place to another is complicated and requires extra equipment and planning.” – Gary Chapman & Jolene Philo

44. “Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.” ~ Oscar Wilde

45. “I also have Asperger’s but I can manage it. It wasn’t diagnosed until the early Eighties when my wife persuaded me to see a doctor. One of my symptoms included my obsession with ghosts and law enforcement — I carry around a police badge with me, for example. I became obsessed by Hans Holzer, the greatest ghost hunter ever. That’s when the idea of my film Ghostbusters was born.” — Dan Aykroyd

46. “Until we create a nation that regularly wants to employ a person with autism, assure for a quality education for each person with autism, and eliminates the far too many unnecessary obstacles placed in the way of success for a person with autism, we really won’t be as successful as we must. We need to get all in our nation to embrace the belief that each person with autism is valued, respected and held to the highest level of dignity and must be provided every opportunity for the highest quality of life each and every day.” – ASA President Scott BadeschEmma Zurcher-Long Showing Kindness

47. “It seems that for success in science and art, a dash of autism is essential.” — Hans Asperger

48. “For autistic individuals to succeed in this world, they need to find their strengths and the people that will help them get to their hopes and dreams. In order to do so, ability to make and keep friends is a must. Among those friends, there must be mentors to show them the way. A supportive environment where they can learn from their mistakes is what we as a society needs to create for them.” – Bill Wong, Autistic Occupational Therapist

49. “Do not fear people with Autism, embrace them. Do not spite people with Autism, unite them. Do not deny people with Autism, accept them, for then their abilities will shine.” – Paul Isaacs

50. “Sometimes the things we can’t change end up changing us.”

51. “Autism… offers a chance for us to glimpse an awe-filled vision of the world that might otherwise pass us by.” — Dr. Colin Zimbleman, Ph.D.

52. “Autism is about having a pure heart and being very sensitive. It is about finding a way to survive in an overwhelming, confusing world… It is about developing differently, at a different pace and with different leaps.” — Trisha Van Berkel

53. “There are enough people in the world who are going to write you off. You don’t need to do that to yourself.”

54. “With so many special needs caregiving stresses, how can couples possibly stay strong, connected, and able to ll each other’s love tanks?” – Gary Chapman & Jolene Philo

55. As a parent of an autistic child, you may feel overwhelmed with challenges like sensory issues and tantrums. Despite these obstacles, however, it’s important to remain calm and confident so that your child will see positivity in you.

56. “There's nothing more debilitating about a disability than the way people treat you over it.”

57. “Until you have a child with special needs, you have no idea of the depth of your strength, tenacity, and resourcefulness.”

58. “Yes, we are different, but that is something that is incredible and amazing and powerful and so, so beautiful.” — Chloe Hayden

59. “[Autism] is not a Google search, it’s searching for and learning from autistic people themselves.” — Invisible I: Autism Advocate

60. “This is a world of action, and not moping and droning in.” ~ Charles Dickens

61. Being an autism parent is a positive, yet challenging and often lonely journey. It’s important to take care of yourself as well as your adult child, especially when it comes to coping with stress.

62. “Everyone has a mountain to climb and autism has not been my mountain, it has been my opportunity for victory.”

63. “This is a FOREVER journey with this creative, funny, highly intelligent, aggressive, impulsive, nonsocial, behavioral, oftentimes loving individual. The nurse said to me after 6 hours with him ‘He is a gift’ INDEED he is.”

64. “Even for parents of children that are not on the spectrum, there is no such thing as a normal child.”

65. “The important thing is to bring people with Parkinson’s into our world and for the public to have a real understanding of it, as they’re beginning to have with autism.” ~ Helen Mirren

66. Sometimes the difficult things that happen in our lives put us directly on the path to the best things that will ever happen to us. ~ unknown

67. ‘It is never too late to expand the mind of a person on the autism spectrum.’

68. “Be thankful for autism. God shines brightest in weakness, and it comes with strengths that enable us to fill certain job roles better than others would (a talent, if you will).” – Peter Lantz

69. ‘What is important is to treat everyone like an individual and learning not to generalize autism. With autism, people make assumptions, but it’s very broad, and everyone’s so different. You have to treat each person as an individual.’

70. “Aspergers – it’s not a symptom, it’s a feature.” — Unknown

71. “You don’t have a big enough imagination for what your child can become.” – Johnny Seitz

72. “Life is . . . not about counting the losses and the lost expectations, but rather swimming, with as much grace as can be mustered, in the joy of all of it.” – Leisa Hammett

73. “Autism makes you listen louder. It makes you pay attention on an emotional level as well as an intellectual level.” – Jace King, brother of Taylor Cross from the film ‘Normal People Scare Me Too’

74. “Autism is apricating the small things that some people might not understand and that, in itself, can show people the general beauty of things.” — IndieAndy

75. ‘It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a child with autism to raise the consciousness of the village.’

76. “I never set out to be weird. It was always other people who called me weird.” ~ Frank Zappa

77. “It seems that for success in science and art, a dash of autism is essential” – Hans Asperger

78. “Autism is part of my child. It’s not everything he is. My child is so much more than a diagnosis." - S.L. Coelho

79. “Patience. Patience. Patience. Work to view my autism as a different ability rather than a disability. Look past what you may see as limitations and see the gifts autism has given me. It may be true that I’m not good at eye contact or conversation, but have you noticed that I don’t lie, cheat at games, tattle on my classmates or pass judgment on other people? Also true that I probably won’t be the next Michael Jordan. But with my attention to fine detail and capacity for extraordinary focus, I might be the next Einstein. Or Mozart. Or Van Gogh.” – Ellen Notbohm

80. Being a mom of an autistic child is a very tough task. But we can do it if we have faith, hope and perseverance. When God commands you to do something, He will give you the strength to carry out His orders. So never stop trying, never lose your faith and never give up hope. Be strong.

81. “Autism: Where the little thigs are never little, and every milestone is a celebration.” — Unknown

82. “I’m different. Not less”— Dr. Temple Grandin

83. “I wouldn’t be where I am today if I were neurotypical because I would have been interested in social things. Having a little autism helped me achieve my goals and not miss what most people thought I was missing out on.”

84. “Autism doesn’t have to define a person. Artists with autism are like everyone else: They define themselves through hard work and individuality.” – Adrienne Bailon

85. “Blue sky may be beautiful but lighting the tall buildings blue is autism-awareness.” – Tito Mukhopadhyay

86. Sometimes the things we can’t change end up changing us. ~ Unknown

87. “Stop thinking about normal… you don’t have a big enough imagination for what your child can become.” – Johnny Seitz

88. “It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a child with autism to raise the consciousness of that village.” – Elaine Hall

89. “If my child can do it so can I.” – Julie

90. “I know of nobody who is purely autistic or purely neurotypical. Even God had some autistic moments, which is why the planets all spin.” – Jerry Newport, Your Life is Not a Label

91. “Autism doesn’t come with an instruction guide. It comes with a family who will never give up.” –Kerry Magro

92. “Help people with autism to be included in social activities. By doing this people learn that individuals with autism are like everyone else and desire to have friendships.”

93. “Autists are the square pegs, and the problem with pounding a square peg into a round hole is not that the hammering is hard work. It’s that you’re destroying the peg.” – Paul Collins

94. “To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and valued members.” – Ban Ki-Moon

95. As a parent of a child with autism, you have a unique set of challenges, but so does every other parent of a special needs child. You are in control of your words, actions and responses towards your child. You can make your positive attitude shine through the darkness and make their life better.

96. You don’t have to be good. You don’t have to walk on water. You only have to walk on the same side of the street. Autism moms are superheroes. If you’re an autism mom, you’re not alone.

97. “There needs to be a lot more emphasis on what a child can do instead of on what he cannot do.” – Dr. Temple Grandin

98. “Let’s give people with autism more opportunities to demonstrate what they feel, what they imagine, what comes naturally to them through humor and the language of sensory experience. As we learn more about autism, let’s not forget to learn from those with autism. There are poets walking among you and they have much to teach.” – Chris Martin

99. “I believe everyone on the planet has their thing and, especially in my experience, autistic people all have a tremendous gift. It’s a matter of finding that gift and nurturing it.” – Edie Brannigan, mother of Mikey Brannigan

100. “I see people with Asperger’s syndrome as a bright thread in the rich tapestry of life.” —Tony Attwood, Author of The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome

101. “Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you!” — Dr. Seuss

102. “Raising a child with special needs changed the dynamics of our family, touching all of us in significant ways. The experience defined the way we parented our son. It strained and changed our marriage.” – Gary Chapman & Jolene Philo

103. “On World Autism Awareness Day, there is a global recognition not only of autism, but also the immense potential of persons with autism” — Imran Khan

104. “You will have good days. You will have bad days. You will have days that are good and bad.”

105. “I used to think, when I was first diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome – a form of autism, about what I can’t do, rather than what I can do, which was a mistake in thinking”

106. “For those of us who need you to be aware – so that our children can live happier, healthier lives – spreading ‘autism awareness’ will always be a thing. And it’s a good thing. Mostly.” — Jim Walter

107. When you’re an autism dad, you’re never off duty. You are always on call, and even when you have nothing to do as a parent, you either have something to worry about or something to prepare for.

108. “There is nothing to be ashamed of. Every child is a blessing.”

109. “Life is too short to stress the small things anymore.”

110. “Autism can’t define me, I define autism.”

111. “Autistic today. Genius tomorrow.” — Unknown

112. “Promise me you will always remember… you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved move than you know.” – Christopher Robin

113. “For every 3 years your child is in public school, you can expect one exceptional teacher, one mediocre teacher, and one teacher who makes your life miserable.” – Rick Seward, disability advocate for Alpha Resource Center in Santa Barbara, 2002

114. “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism” – Dr. Stephen Shore

115. “Through the blur, I wondered if I was alone or if other parents felt the same way I did – that everything involving our children was painful in some way. The emotions, whether they were joy, sorrow, love or pride, were so deep and sharp that in the end they left you raw, exposed and yes, in pain. The human heart was not designed to beat outside the human body and yet, each child represented just that – a parent’s heart bared, beating forever outside its chest.” – Debra Ginsberg

116. “Your child is specially gifted, if a fish was judged by its ability to survive outside water it would not have a chance”

117. The challenges of dealing with autism children will not be compared to those faced by other parents, but they can be just as fulfilling. Your child needs your love and patience more than ever. And when you look into their eyes, you will feel their pain, sadness and suffering. But this pain is temporary; it does not last forever. It’s only a matter of time before your child finds joy in life again.

118. “Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.” – Alan Turing, creator of the first computer used to break codes during WW II.

119. You won’t be able to save your child from autism, but by learning and understanding it you can help ease the burden of dealing with autism.

120. “World Autism Awareness Day! At the end of the day, we don’t dream our lives…WE LIVE THEM!” — Unknown

121. “What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise.” – Oscar Wilde

122. If you are a mom of an autistic child, then you already know about the challenges that come with it. It takes a lot of dedication and perseverance to be an autism parent. You’ll have to try different things until you find what works best for your child.

123. “I like it that order exists somewhere even if it shatters near me.” ~ Elizabeth Moon

124. “Remember a person with Autism isn’t a set of symptoms or statistics always remember and remind them that they’re a person first.” – Paul Isaacs

125. ‘I am different, not less.’

126. “There is always room for hope no matter how hard or impossible it feels.”

127. “Stop thinking about normal . . . You don’t have a big enough imagination for what your child can become.” – Johnny Seitz, autistic tightrope artists in the movie Loving Lamposts.

128. “Anything Is possible! If I can do it, so can you!”

129. “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.”

130. “People with autism all have a tremendous gift. It’s a matter of finding that gift and nurturing it.” – Edie Brannigan

131. “We need to have kindness in this world, we need to have peace in this world, and we need to have forgiveness in this world”

132. The hardest thing about being an autism dad is the inability to predict your son’s behaviour. The second hardest thing is knowing that you’ll have to deal with a lot of negative emotions that come along with it. But you’ll be fine.

133. “What would happen if the autism gene was eliminated from the gene pool? You would have a bunch of people standing around in a cave, chatting and socializing and not getting anything done.” – Dr. Temple Grandin

134. “It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a child with autism to raise the consciousness of the village.” – Coach Elaine Hall

135. “What makes a child gifted may not always be good grades in school, but a different way of looking at the world and learning.” – Chuck Grassley

136. “The way we look at our children and their limitations is precisely the way they will feel about themselves. We set the examples, and they learn by taking our cue from us.” – Amalia Starr

137. “What would happen if the autism gene was eliminated from the gene pool? You would have a bunch of people standing around in a cave, chatting and socializing and not getting anything done.” — Dr. Temple Grandin

138. “Some people with autism may not be able to speak or answer to their name, but they can still hear your words and feel your kindness.” – Unknown

139. Being an autism dad is not easy. You have to understand a little bit more than the average parent what it takes to make a child happy. You are never told this, but somehow, some way you learn how to do it.

140. “I am different. Not less.” – Dr. Temple Grandin

141. “A person with autism lives in his own world, while a person with Asperger’s lives in our world, in a way of his own choosing” – Nicholas Sparks

142. “Kids need to be encouraged to stretch their shine!” – Amanda Friedman

143. “You see, you are only one person; therefore, you are only capable of making a ridiculously enormous difference in the world.” — Unknown

144. Storms make oaks take roots. ~ proverb

145. “I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble, but take heart I have overcome the world.” – King James Bible John 16:33

146. Most people see what is and never see what can be. ~ Albert Einstein

147. “As a parent having a special need child teaches you that the most extraordinary gift of all is love”

148. “When a family focuses on ability instead of disability, all things are possible . . . Love and acceptance is key. We need to interact with those with autism by taking an interest in their interests.” – Amanda Rae Ross

149. “If they can’t learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn.” – O. Ivar Lovaas

150. The autism dad journey is not for the faint of heart. It requires you to be present, open and vulnerable with your son each step of the way. And yet it also requires that you embrace your role as a courageous warrior in the epic fight for compassion and understanding for children on the spectrum.

151. “In addition to costs related to a child’s immediate special needs, parents have to think about their children’s future expenses.” – Gary Chapman & Jolene Philo

152. The world would be a better place if we could just see the world through our children’s eyes. Focus on the good in your child and help them through their struggles by being there for them.

153. “Embrace the unique way your child is blooming — even if it’s not in the garden you imagined.”

154. ‘The most interesting people you’ll find are ones that don’t fit into your average cardboard box. They’ll make what they need, they’ll make their own boxes.’

155. “Aspergers – it’s not a symptom, it’s a feature.”

156. Autism is very confusing. It is hard to understand all that goes on in their little minds, and it is even harder to figure out how to support them enough so they can be the best version of themselves.

157. Many people have the idea that being parents to an autistic child is a challenge, but the truth is it’s not. When you have a child with undiagnosed autism, life changes in ways you never imagined. There is no better feeling than being a parent. Being an autism dad can be among the most rewarding experiences in our lives.

158. “Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone.” – Martina Navratilova

159. “Autism is part of my child, it’s not everything he is. My child is so much more than a diagnosis.” — S.L. Coelho

160. “When doctors, parents, teachers, therapists, even television describe typical spectrum kids, without meaning to, they’re describing typically male spectrum traits — patterns first noticed by observing boys. Only boys. And we aren’t boys. So they miss and mislabel us.” – Jennifer O’Toole, Asperkids

161. While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about. ~ Angela Schwindt

162. “Low pitched notes really make me feel like love might be truly possible. High pitched notes make me feel like I could go crazy with pain and sadness. Great rhythms can make me feel like life is freedom.” – Jeremy Sicile-Kira

163. “Mild autism can give you a genius like Einstein. If you have severe autism, you could remain nonverbal. You don’t want people to be on the severe end of the spectrum. But if you got rid of all the autism genetics, you wouldn’t have science or art. All you would have is a bunch of social ‘yak yaks.'” ~ Temple Grandin

164. As a dad, you can be the difference between your child struggling to fit into society or thriving. Autistic children need more support than neurotypical children to develop their independence and social skills.

165. “Just different not less.” — Unknown

166. As a parent of a child with autism, you are not alone. You are not the only parent who has had terror rising within them as they contemplate the future. You are not the only person dealing with sleepless nights, ruined holidays and general family stress. Don’t be afraid to ask for help and support from other parents.

167. Being an autism dad is a moment-by-moment, day-by-day challenge that often does not fit into a schedule. It’s about finding beauty in unexpected moments. It’s about understanding deficits and working through them.

168. “When a family focuses on ability instead of disability, all things are possible . . . Love and acceptance are key. We need to interact with those with autism by taking an interest in their interests.” – Amanda Rae Ross

169. “I might hit developmental and societal milestones in a different order than my peers, but I am able to accomplish these small victories on my own time.” – Haley Moss

170. “Autism, seeing the world from a different angle.” — Unknown

171. “Your child is the same person before the autism diagnosis as they are after the diagnosis. Your actions and lifestyles may change, but your love for them never will.” – Alicia Trautwein

172. “Think of it: a disability is usually defined in terms of what is missing . . . But autism . . . is as much about what is abundant as what is missing, an over-expression of the very traits that make our species unique.” – Paul Collins, Not Even Wrong: Adventures in Autism

173. “Our duty in autism is not to cure but to relieve suffering and to maximize each person’s potential.” – John Elder Robison

174. When you become an autism mom, you will be faced with some challenges that nobody told you about. You have to face the fact that your child is different from every other child in the world. Even though autism families are unique and individual, each of them has a common thread of love and support for their children.

175. If you’re a mom with an autistic child, the journey doesn’t have to be scary. And if you find yourself neurologically lonely at some point, that’s okay. You’re not alone.

176. “But I ask you, those of you who are with us all day, not to stress yourselves out because of us. When you do this, it feels as if you're denying any value at all that our lives may have--and that saps the spirit we need to soldier on. The hardest ordeal for us is the idea that we are causing grief for other people. We can put up with our own hardships okay, but the thought that our lives are the source of other people's unhappiness, that's plain unbearable.”

177. “You know, everybody's ignorant, just on different subjects.”

178. “Small talk is our kryptonite. There are few things in this world more disconcerting to my autistic body than loud spaces and small talk – even worse when you combine the two with fluorescent lights.” ” Said Shaiye

179. “Too often, one spouse travels long distances to pursue medical treatment for their child with special needs while the other parent stays behind to work and care for the rest of the family. Some of these parents are separated for months on end.” – Gary Chapman & Jolene Philo

180. “See the able not the label.” — Unknown

181. “As an autistic I can readily see environmental phenomena of sun particles interacting with moisture in the air and rising up from the ground. I thought of these things I could see as sun sparkles and world tails.” – Judy Endow, Painted Words: Aspects of Autism Translated

182. What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise. ~ Oscar Wilde

183. “Do not fear people with autism; embrace them. Do not spite people with autism; unite them. Do not deny people with autism; accept them, for then their abilities will shine.” – Paul Issacs

184. “Autism is not contagious, but kindness is…” — Unknown

185. “Even for parents of children that are not on the spectrum, there is no such thing as a normal child.” – Violel Stevens

186. “When a family focuses on ability instead of the disability, all things are possible…Love and acceptance is key. We need to interact with those with autism by taking an interest in their interests.” – Amanda Rae Ross

187. There is no hope of a cure for autism, but there is hope for peaceful coexistence. If you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of raising a child on the spectrum, remind yourself that many people have found ways to lead productive and satisfying lives despite living with autism. You can too!

188. “I see people with Asperger’s syndrome as a bright thread in the rich tapestry of life.” — Tony Atwood

189. Being an autism dad is rewarding, challenging and sometimes lonely. It’s also a badge of honour that you should wear proudly. Don’t be afraid to let your family and friends know you’re the man in charge around here and offer them the opportunity to help you during times of trouble. The best way for them to get an understanding of what you are all about as a father is for them to see it in action.

190. “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” – Dr. Stephen Shore, professor with autism

191. “Autism is part of my child, it’s not everything he is. My child is so much more than a diagnosis.” ―S.L. Coelho

192. “When you see firsthand how it affects the life of someone, my brother especially. He’s been an inspiration to me, and I see how hard and challenging it is, and [I want to do] anything I can to help.” — Nick Lachey

193. “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” ~ Stephen Shore

194. “I want Elijah to know that he is loved just the way he is.” – Gee Vero

195. “I don’t want to be a genius or a freak or something on display. I wish for empathy and compassion from those around me, and I appreciate sincerity, clarity, and logicality in other people. I believe most people—autistic or not—share this wish. And now, with my newfound insight, I’m on the way to achieving that goal. I hope you’ll keep those thoughts in mind the next time you meet someone who looks or acts a little strange.”

196. I smile every day watching my own kids grow and blossom, and the more they progress, the stronger an advocate I become for those who don’t have a voice.

197. “It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a child with autism to raise the awareness of that village.” – Elaine Hall

198. ‘I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a good teacher.’

199. Every child with autism is unique and beautiful. When the world closes off, they are the only ones who can show them another way to live. The best thing that dads of autistic children can do for themselves is to follow their own interests and passions.

200. “It seems that for success in science or art, a dash of autism is essential.” ~ Hans Asperger

201. “I’m a visual thinker, not a language-based thinker. My brain is like Google Images.” ~ Temple Grandin

202. “She ached so badly to be held it felt like a sickness had invaded her muscles and bones. As usual, her own arms provided little comfort.”

203. “Showing kindness towards those who are different and embracing our imperfections as proof of our humanness is the remedy for fear.” – Emma Zurcher-Long

204. “Cherish the children marching to the beat of their own music. They play the most beautiful heart songs.” – Fiona Goldsworthy

205. “My kid takes longer to ‘grow up.’ Secretly, that is sort of awesome.” –Rebecca Smith Masterson

206. ‘My advice is: You always have to keep persevering.’

207. “Autism, is part of my child, it's not everything he is. My child is so much more than a diagnosis.”

208. “Autism does exist on a spectrum, and there are so many manifestations of it, so many kinds of expressions of it. And every case is particular.” ~ Claire Danes

209. ‘I have a child with special needs. I didn’t know if I would be strong enough. Turns out I am. And so are you.’

210. “Another mother recalls how she felt caring for twin baby boys, one with cerebral palsy and the other with autism. Caring for two babies with special needs was exhausting and led to a (false) sense of isolation. She felt abandoned by her spouse. “Looking back,” she says, “I know my husband was in the trenches with me changing diapers, tired and worn out. But at the time, I didn’t see it.”” – Gary Chapman & Jolene Philo

211. “Autism Teacher: It’s not how much you do but how much love you put into the doings.” — Unknown

212. “The most interesting people you’ll find are ones that don’t fit into your average cardboard box. They’ll make what they need, they’ll make their own boxes,” Dr. Temple Grandin, professor with autism

213. “My autism is like the taste of tepid saké, different but interesting.” – Sue Rubin

214. “I might hit developmental and societal milestones in a different order than my peers, but I am able to accomplish these small victories on my own time.” — Haley Moss

215. “Not everyone is perfect. There is always an imperfect side to everyone.” — Finn Christie

216. “Everyone has a mountain to climb and autism has not been my mountain, it has been my opportunity for victory.” — Rachel Barcelona

217. Being an autism dad is more than watching a son with autism grow and develop. Being an autism dad is about being your kid’s best friend, the ultimate mentor and role model, a teacher who always encourages learning new things, an advocate for justice and equality, and a compassionate caregiver (and so much more).

218. “I need to see something to learn it, because spoken words are like steam to me; they evaporate in an instant, before I have a chance to make sense of them. I don’t have instant-processing skills. Instructions and information presented to me visually can stay in front of me for as long as I need, and will be just the same when I come back to them later. Without this, I live the constant frustration of knowing that I’m missing big blocks of information and expectations, and am helpless to do anything about it.” – Ellen Notbohm, Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew

219. “I’ve learned that every human being, with or without disabilities, needs to strive to do their best, and by striving for happiness you will arrive at happiness. For us, you see, having autism is normal—so we can’t know for sure what your ‘normal’ is even like. But so long as we can learn to love ourselves, I’m not sure how much it matters whether we’re normal or autistic.” — Naoki Higashida, Author of The Reason I Jump

220. ‘Until you have a kid with special needs you have no idea of the depth of your strength, tenacity and resourcefulness.’

221. “It took a while to recognize my freedom from cultural conditioning as a high value benefit that supports my up spiral of independent sovereignty.” – Steve Staniek

222. “Years before doctors informed me of my high-functioning autism and the disconnect it causes between person and language, I had to figure out the world as best I could. I was a misfit. The world was made up of words. But I thought and felt and sometimes dreamed in a private language of numbers” – Daniel Tammet.

223. “Why should I cry for not being an apple, when I was born an orange, I’d be crying for an illusion, I may as well cry for not being a horse.” – Donna Williams

224. “Miracles happen every day.” – Jen

225. “I am autistic and I am proud.” — Sez Francis

226. “The most interesting people you’ll find are ones that don’t fit into your average cardboard box. They’ll make what they need, they’ll make their own boxes.” -Dr. Temple Grandin

227. “Whether you color the world or light it up blue… You are making a difference, so keep being you.” — Unknown

228. “By separating the autism from the person, are we encouraging our patients’ family members to love an imagined non-autistic child that was never born, forgetting about the real person who exists in front of us?” – Christina Nicolaidis, A Physician Speaks

229. “There’s nothing more debilitating about a disability than the way people treat you over it.” – Solange nicole

230. ‘Life is … not about counting the losses and the lost expectations, but rather swimming, with as much grace as can be mustered, in the joy of all of it.’

231. “I decided to study special education and fell in love with working with individuals with autism. That’s what I planned to do with my life.” ~ Clay Aiken

232. “If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” — Maya Angelou

233. ‘What would happen if the autism gene was eliminated from the gene pool? You would have a bunch of people standing around in a cave, chatting and socializing and not getting anything done.’

234. ‘By holding the highest vision for your child when they can not see it for themselves, you are lifting them up, elevating them and helping them to soar.’

235. “Our story is not unique among parents of kids with special needs. The demands of caring for children who have medical conditions, developmental or cognitive delays, disabilities, behavior issues, are on the autism spectrum, or have other special needs can stress marriages to their breaking point.” – Gary Chapman & Jolene Philo

236. “Autism: I’ll be just fine with a family like mine.” — Unknown

237. “Acceptance is the greatest gift you can give to someone with autism.” — Unknown

238. “Children with Autism are angels who lost their way to heaven and fell down on earth.”

239. “Don’t think that there’s a different, better child ‘hiding’ behind the autism.

240. “When you take a drug to treat high blood pressure or diabetes, you have an objective test to measure blood pressure and the amount of sugar in the blood. It is straightforward. With autism, you are looking for changes in behavior.” ~ Temple Grandin

241. “Special needs parents are the equivalent of Batman, Captain America, and incredible hulk combined with a side of Mary Poppins.”

242. “Don’t think that there’s a different, better child ‘hiding’ behind the autism. This is your child. Love the child in front of you. Encourage his strengths, celebrate his quirks, and improve his weaknesses, the way you would with any child.” — Unknown

243. “Autism is a mental developmental disorder and its something that makes it very difficult for people to communicate and form relationships’… don’t you think it’s time we came up with a new definition?” – Kevin Chapman, YouTuber

244. “If you start using a medication in a person with autism, you should see an obvious improvement in behavior in a short period of time. If you do not see an obvious improvement, they probably should not be taking the stuff. It is that simple.” ~ Temple Grandin

245. Autism can be beautiful, powerful and awesome. Being the father of an autistic child doesn’t need to mean being broken or sad—it just needs your love and respect for who he is.

246. “Showing kindness towards those who are different and embracing our imperfections as proof of our humanness is the remedy for fear.” – Emma Zurcher-Long of Emma’s Hope Book

247. ‘Autism is part of my child. It’s not everything he is. My child is so much more than a diagnosis.’

248. “I do not suffer from Autism, but I do suffer from the way you treat me.” — Tyler Durdin

249. “Until you have a kid with special needs you have no idea of the depth of your strength, tenacity, and resourcefulness.” – Unknown

250. ‘Autism is about having a pure heart and being very sensitive … It is about finding a way to survive in an overwhelming, confusing world … It is about developing differently, in a different pace and with different leaps.’

251. “Why should I cry for not being an apple, when I was born an orange? I’d be crying for an illusion, I may as well cry out for not being a horse.” – Donna Williams

252. “I think when one becomes identified with a label that’ll become all anyone sees; the expansiveness and breadth of the all of who you are suddenly hidden from view. I look to the entire history of the label and how it came to be. Our Western world likes to compartmentalize putting everything into simplistic categories. Now they have such terms as “neurotypical” and “neurodivergent,” separating the entire human population on the planet into two categories. I would say that “neurotypical” is a diversity as well,.” – Kurt Muzikar, Introduction to “Bozo to Bosons” (not yet published)

253. “Rather than healing our child of his developmental disability, God healed me of my spiritual disability.” – Diane Dokko

254. Although no one knows what the future holds, you should focus on what makes your children unique and how the world would be less beautiful without them.

255. ‘Acceptance doesn’t mean resignation. It means understanding that something is what it is and there’s going to be a way through it.’

256. “Children with special needs aren’t sent to special parents, they make parents special.” – Unknown

257. “Behavior is communication. Change the environment and behaviors will change.” – Lana David

258. “Spreading autism awareness and acceptance is the best gift that any special needs parent would ask for”

259. “When a family focuses on ability instead of the disability, all things are possible… Love and acceptance is key. We need to interact with those with autism by taking an interest in their interests.” – Amanda Rae Ross

260. “You should see some of the videos I had when I was a child, I was not very socially skilled with the other kids, not showing interests with other people, displaying some of the challenging behaviors that a child, on the autism spectrum, would have.”

261. “Our experiences are all unique. Regardless, I do believe that it is important to find the beautiful. Recognize that there is bad, there is ugly, there is disrespect, there is ignorance, and there are meltdowns. Those things are inevitable. But there is also good.” – Erin McKinney

262. “Not everyone is perfect. There is always an imperfect side to everyone,” – Finn Christie, Age 10, on making Perfect Babies.

263. “On World Autism Awareness Day we speak out against discrimination, celebrate the diversity of our global community and strengthen our commitment to inclusion for people with autism.” – Antonio Guterres, United Nations

264. If you’re an autism mom, remember that it’s okay to cry. You are a lot stronger than you think. Take one day at a time and know that there are people around the country praying for you.

265. “Don’t think that there’s a different, better child ‘hiding’ behind the autism. This is your child. Love the child in front of you. Encourage his strengths, celebrate his quirks, and improve his weaknesses, the way you would with any child. You may have to work harder on some of this, but that’s the goal.” – Claire Scovell LaZebnik

266. For many parents dealing with autism, the challenges associated with their child’s disorder can seem insurmountable at times. It’s important to remember that you are not alone as you work towards coping with these challenges.

267. “children with autism are angels who lost their way to heaven and fell down on earth.””

268. “And now I know it is perfectly natural for me not to look at someone when I talk. Those of us with Asperger’s are just not comfortable doing it. In fact, I don’t really understand why it’s considered normal to stare at someone’s eyeballs.” -John Elder Robison

269. “Not everything that steps out of line, and thus “abnormal”, must necessarily be “inferior”.” ~ Hans Asperger

270. “An Autistic kid is meant to become a genius. He can learn how to identify things in ways a normal person could never imagine”

271. “Forget about the things they can’t do and focus on what they can. Everyone is much more than a diagnosis written on paper.” — West Hampstead Tube Station

272. “Autism is as much a part of humanity as is the capacity to dream.” – Kathleen Seidel, writer best known for her work on autism

273. “I've met so many parents of the kids who are on the low end of the autism spectrum, kids who are diametrically opposed to Jacob, with his Asperger's. They tell me I'm lucky to have a son who's verbal, who is blisteringly intelligent, who can take apart the broken microwave and have it working again an hour later. They think there is no greater hell than having a son who is locked in his own world, unaware that there's a wider one to explore. But try having a son who is locked in his own world and still wants to make a connection. A son who tries to be like everyone else but truly doesn't know how.”

274. Parenthood is about raising and celebrating the child you have, not the child you thought you’d have. It’s about understanding your child is exactly the person they are supposed to be. And, if you’re lucky, they might be the teacher who turns you into the person you’re supposed to be. ~The Water Giver

275. “If you have autism in the family history, you still vaccinate. Delay it a bit, space them out.” ~ Temple Grandin

276. “Autism: Not for the wimps or the weak of heart, but for the strong, courageous and brave hearted.” — Unknown

277. “Don’t think that there’s a different, better child ‘hiding’ behind the autism. This is your child. Love the child in front of you. Encourage his strengths, celebrate his quirks, and improve his weaknesses, the way you would with any child.” – Claire Scovell LaZebnik

278. “The most interesting people you’ll find are ones that don’t fit into your average cardboard box. They’ll make what they need, they’ll make their own boxes.” – Dr. Temple Grandin

279. Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. ~ Henry David Thoreau

280. There are times when the road is rocky and you can’t see the light, but weathering through it will bring you to a better place. That’s what parents of children on the autism spectrum do every day.

281. “It seems that for success in science or art, a dash of autism is essential.” – Hans Asperger

282. “This is what we know, when you tell us of your fondest hopes and dreams for us: that your greatest wish is that one day we will cease to be, and strangers you can love will move in behind our faces.” ~ Jim Sinclair

283. “April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. Every day should be World Autism Acceptance Day.” — Finchley Central Tube Station

284. “Autism is a journey I never planned, but I sure do love my tour guide.”

285. “On the other hand, I think cats have Asperger’s. Like me, they’re smart. And like me, sometimes they simply need to be left alone.” — Jodi Picoult

286. “Autism doesn’t have to define a person. Artists with autism are like anyone else: They define themselves through hard work and individuality.” — Adrienne Bailon

287. “It does not matter what sixty-six percent of people do in any particular situation. All that matters is what you do.”

288. “Other parents of kids with special needs talk about lack of support in a variety of areas: insurance coverage, government funding for therapies, education, respite, and not feeling welcome at their place of worship.” – Gary Chapman & Jolene Philo

289. “Autism: Always Unique Totally Intelligent Sometimes Mysterious.” — Unknown

290. “Like Asperger, I too would sometimes like to claim a dash of autism for myself. A dash of autism is not a bad way to characterize the apparent detachment and unworldliness of the scientist who is obsessed with one seemingly all-important problem and temporarily forgets the time of day, not to mention family and friends.” – Uta Frith

291. “We need to embrace those who are different and the bullies need to be the ones who get off the bus,.” Caren Zucker, co-author of “In a Different Key”

292. “Streams of words

293. “When a family focuses on ability instead of disability, all things are then possible.”

294. It’s not a Race, It’s a Journey! ~ Cynthia Carr Falardeau

295. “The most interesting people you’ll find are ones that don’t fit into your average cardboard box. They’ll make what they need, they’ll make their own boxes.” –Dr. Temple Grandin

296. ‘Once you learn to appreciate small victories, there is no need for a finish line.’

297. “Don’t think that there’s a different, better child ‘hiding’ behind the autism. This is your child. Love the child in front of you. Encourage his strengths, celebrate his quirks, and improve his weaknesses, the way you would with any child.” ~ Claire LaZebnik

298. “You have a choice each and every single day. I choose to feel blessed. I choose to feel grateful. I choose to be thankful. I choose to be happy.”

299. “I’ve learned that every human being, with or without disabilities, needs to strive to do their best, and by striving for happiness you will arrive at happiness. For us, you see, having autism is normal-so we can’t know for sure what your ‘normal’ is even like. But so long as we can learn to love ourselves, I’m not sure how much it matters whether we’re normal or autistic.” ~ Naoki Higashida

300. Autism is a disability where the affected person cannot comprehend or respond to communication or social interaction. It affects their ability to make sense of other people’s actions and emotions. These challenges make parenting with autism quite difficult.

301. Being a parent of an autistic child is not always easy. Sometimes as you look out for your child, you can feel overwhelmed and exhausted. There are days when it feels like nothing you do or say makes a difference and that your love doesn’t mean anything. The good news is that you’re not alone.

302. “Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein

303. ‘I do not suffer from Autism, but I do suffer from the way you treat me.’

304. Autism dad has a hard time. He is always worried and nervous. As the eyes of others are on him, he does not know how to deal with them.

305. “Hope is the greatest thing for moms of autisms. Hope is what gets us out of bed in the morning. I’m on a mission to tell parents that there is a way.” –Jenny McCarthy

306. “One of the hardest things for a person with autism to do is believe in themselves. But autistics have every right to be as proud as anyone.” ~ Stuart Duncan

307. “Everyone has times when they could use some support or motivation from others. Sometimes you might be the one who does the encouraging and sometimes, just sometimes, you might be the one who needs the encouragement. “

308. “I like dogs. You always know what a dog is thinking. It has four moods. Happy, sad, cross, and concentrating. Also, dogs are faithful and they do not tell lies because they cannot talk.” — Christopher, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime

309. “Being autistic is not about living in a vacuum, sucking in everything around you, living in an existence shutout from your environment. If anything, the environment becomes more real, more painful, more evident.” – Jocelyn Eastman

310. “Having autism isn’t easy. In fact, there were times where I wished I was just a normal being. But when I look back on my life and how my life has changed for 21 years, I feel proud today to have something that makes me special and unique.” — Jessica McCartney

311. If you’re a mom with an autistic child, it’s okay to not know what the future holds. You have no idea how our children will turn out or what their journey will be. And that’s okay.

312. “Why Fit in when you were born to standout?”

313. “April is autism awareness month. Help raise awareness.” — Unknown

314. “Not everyone is perfect. There is always an imperfect side to everyone,” – Finn Christie

315. “What makes a child gifted and talented may not always be good grades in school, but a different way of looking at the world and learning.” – Chuck Grassley

316. “If you ask 99.9 percent of parents who have children with autism if we’d rather have the measles versus autism, we’d sign up for the measles.” ~ Jenny McCarthy

317. Dealing with autism children can be overwhelming, and even terrifying. You may feel alone and confused about how to help your child. But stay positive and know that there are other moms who are going through the same thing. You are not alone.

318. “Hope is the greatest thing for moms of autism. Hope is what gets us out of bed in the morning. I’m on a mission to tell parents that there is a way.” ~ Jenny McCarthy , Autism quotes for moms

319. “Once you get to know someone with autism they remain a bright spot in your heart forever” Autism Quotes

320. “I do not suffer from Autism, but I do suffer from the way you treat me.” ~ Brad Pitt

321. “Every child can learn, just no in the same way.” — Unknown

322. “The difference between high-functioning and low-functioning is that high-functioning means your deficits are ignored, and low-functioning means your assets are ignored.”

323. Sometimes it feels like you’ve never really ‘gotten over your autism child’s diagnosis. You know that it’s true, and yet there has to be something more than just what’s been written in the papers or by medical professionals.

324. As a parent of an autistic child, you are never alone in your struggles. To the outside world, as we know, it can seem like you’re the only one going through challenges. Don’t let that get you down. It’s a tough road but don’t lose hope.

325. “Connection is what moves this world forward. Connection is a profound human experience.” – Jenny Palmiotto, The Therapist Shift

326. “Sometimes the things we can’t change end up changing us.” – Unknown

327. “People on the autism spectrum don’t think the same way you do. In my life, people who made a difference were those who didn’t see labels, who believed in building on what was there. These were people who didn’t try to drag me into their world, but came into mine instead.” ~ Temple Grandin

328. “On the other hand, I think cats have Asperger’s. Like me, they’re smart. And like me, sometimes they simply need to be left alone.” — Jodi Picoult, House Rules

329. “I’m proud to be autistic and on the rainbow spectrum! Our honesty, direct focus, intense love for our passions, and a deep sense of injustice are traits that the world needs right now.” — Dara McAnulty

330. “If I could snap my fingers and be nonautistic, I would not. Autism is part of what I am.” – Dr. Temple Grandin

331. “Caring for a child with special needs can be isolating in other ways, too. When one couple learned the little girl they had adopted had autism, the new mom left the workplace to care for her full time. Suddenly, her husband was her only lifeline to the world.” – Gary Chapman & Jolene Philo

332. “We cry, we scream, we hit out and break things. But still, we don’t want you to give up on us. Please, keep battling alongside us.” – Naoki Higashida

333. “Kids have to be exposed to different things in order to develop. A kid’s not going to find out he likes to play a musical instrument if you never exposed him to it.” – Temple Grandin

334. “my activism is not about ending Autism, it is about ending cruelty – with a focus on the horrendous cruelty of bullying”

335. “Through the blur, I wondered if I was alone or if other parents felt the same way I did – that everything involving our children was painful in some way. The emotions, whether they were joy, sorrow, love or pride, were so deep and sharp that in the end they left you raw, exposed and yes, in pain. The human heart was not designed to beat outside the human body and yet, each child represented just that – a parent’s heart bared, beating forever outside its chest.” ~ Debra Ginsberg , Autism quotes for parents

336. “Autism is not contagious, but my smile is.”

337. “This crusade to fix herself was ending right now. She wasn't broken. She saw and interacted with the world in a different way, but that was her. She could change her actions, change her words, change her appearance, but she couldn't change the root of herself. At her core, she would always be autistic. People called it a disorder, but it didn't feel like one. To her, it was simply the way she was.”

338. “I look at autism like a bus accident, and you don’t become cured from a bus accident, but you can recover.” ~ Jenny McCarthy

339. “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” – Dr. Stephen Shore

340. “I wouldn’t be where I am today if I were neurotypical because I would have been interested in social things. Having a little autism helped me achieve my goals and not miss what most people thought I was missing out on.” – Evan Delaney Rodgers

341. “You are not in the mountains, the mountains are in you.” — John Muir

342. ‘You have a choice each and every single day. I choose to feel blessed. I choose to feel grateful. I choose to be thankful. I choose to be happy.’

343. “Autism is here to stay and may be considered a part of the diversity of the human gene pool.” – Dr. Stephen Shore

344. “Do not fear people with Autism. Embrace them. Do not spite people with Autism. Unite them. Do not deny people with Autism. Accept them, for then their abilities will shine.” — Paul Isaacs

345. “If you have met a child with autism, you have met a child with autism. Each and every one of them is so wonderfully different.”

346. “Acceptance doesn’t mean resignation. It means understanding that something is what it is and there’s going to be a way through it.” – Michael J. Fox

347. “Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.” – Alan Turing

348. “I am different, not less.” – Dr. Temple Grandin, professor with autism

349. “Parents have therapists come into their house and tell them what to do. They give their power away. Parents need to focus on healing and empowering themselves. They must shift their beliefs about autism. Once the parent knows who they are the child will respond.” – Lori Shayew

350. “To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and valued members.” — Ban Ki-moon

351. “If I could snap my fingers and be nonautistic, I would not. Autism is part of what I am.”

352. “Truly I dreamt that my beautiful mom told others my secret about life. Nicely the secret was very easy to say but harder to do. The secret is: believe in your child and believe in yourself.” – Jeremy Sicile-Kira

353. “By holding the highest vision for your child when they can not see it for themselves, you are lifting them up, elevating them and helping them to soar.” – Megan Koufos

354. “Who do you think made the first stone spears? The Asperger guy. If you were to get rid of all the autism genetics, there would be no more Silicon Valley.” – Dr. Temple Grandin, professor with autism

355. “Nobel prize-calibre geniuses often have certain core autistic features at their heart.” – Allan Snyder

356. The challenges we face today are greater than at any other time in our history. As we face the difficulties that come with autism, it is important to remember that we can make a difference in the lives of our children and ourselves.

357. “Autism makes you listen louder. It makes you pay attention on an emotional level as well as an intellectual level.” – Jace King

358. The challenges that autism creates can be overwhelming at first, but with love and determination, there are many things that parents and families can do to help their autistic loved ones develop in all areas of life.

359. Being the father of a child with autism can be incredibly challenging all on its own, but when you throw in the obstacles that life presents to all parents, it can sometimes make things seem impossible.

360. “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.”

361. ‘Autism doesn’t have to define a person. Artists with autism are like anyone else: They define themselves through hard work and individuality.’

362. “A person with autism lives in his own world, while a person with Asperger's lives in our world, in a way of his own choosing”

363. “Once you learn to appreciate the small victories there is no need for a finish line.”

364. “To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and valued members.” – Ban Ki-Moon, Former United Nations Secretary-General

365. “She had a disorder, but it didn’t define her. She was Stella. She was a unique person.”

366. “I also have Asperger’s but I can manage it. It wasn’t diagnosed until the early Eighties when my wife persuaded me to see a doctor. One of my symptoms included my obsession with ghosts and law enforcement — I carry around a police badge with me, for example. I became obsessed by Hans Holzer, the greatest ghost hunter ever. That’s when the idea of my film Ghostbusters was born.”

367. “Autistic today. Genius tomorrow.”

368. “There is this myth that children with autism don’t have empathy. I’ve found the exact opposite to be true: children with autism are instead the most highly sensitive individuals I have ever had the privilege to know.” – Elaine Hall

369. “When you see firsthand how it affects the life of someone, my brother especially. He's been an inspiration to me, and I see how hard and challenging it is, and [I want to do] anything I can to help.” — Nick Lachey

370. “What would happen if the autism gene was eliminated from the gene pool?

371. “We contain the shapes of trees and the movement of rivers and stars within us.” – Patrick Jasper Lee

372. “No, autism is not a ‘gift’. For most, it is an endless fight against schools, workplaces and bullies. But, under the right circumstances, given the right adjustments, it can be a superpower.” — Greta Thunberg

373. “Autism doesn’t have to define a person. Artists with autism are like anyone else:

374. “If they can't learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn.”

375. “Don’t judge what you don’t understand.” — Unknown

376. “Even for parents of children that are not on the spectrum, there is no such thing as a normal child.” – Violet Stevens

377. “Though devastating at first, Autism isn’t the end of the world. It’s the beginning of a whole new one.”

378. “Autism is not contagious, but kindness is…”

379. “Wanting to be free. Wanting to be me. Trying to make people see. And accept the real me.” — Scott Lentine

380. “Autism is a mental developmental disorder and its something that makes it very difficult for people to communicate and form relationships’… don’t you think it’s time we came up with a new definition?” — Kevin Chapman

381. It’s about progress, not perfection. ~Melissa Cote

382. I am different, not less.

383. “There’s a saying within the Asperger community: if you’ve met one person with Asperger’s syndrome, you’ve met one person with Asperger’s syndrome … Within this condition, beneath this label, the variety of personality, of humor, of behavior, is infinite.” ~ Hugh Dancy

384. ‘In the end, I am the only one who can give my children a happy mother who loves life.’

385. “Obsessions are the only things that matter.”

386. “You have to be the bravest person in the world to go out every day, being yourself when no one likes who you are.”

387. “Though devastating at first, Autism isn’t the end of the world. It’s the beginning of a whole new one.” — Unknown

388. Being an autism dad is extremely hard, but it’s not impossible. It means working harder than you ever have at anything else, but when you see that first smile from your child, you realize it was all worth it.

389. “There needs to be a lot more emphasis on what a child CAN DO instead of what he cannot do.” – Dr. Temple Grandin

390. “Parenthood is about raising and celebrating the child you have, not the child you thought you’d have. It’s about understanding your child is exactly the person they are supposed to be. And, if you’re lucky, they might be the teacher who turns you into the person you’re supposed to be.” – The Water Giver

391. “Although people with autism look like other people physically, we are in fact very different . . . We are more like travelers from the distant, distant past. And if, by our being here, we could help the people of the world remember what truly matters for the Earth, that might give us quiet pleasure.” – Naoki Higashida, The Reason I Jump

392. “I am different, not less.” —Temple Grandin, Animal Behavior Expert and Author of The Autistic Brain

393. There's a saying within the Asperger community: if you've met one person with Asperger's syndrome, you've met one person with Asperger's syndrome ... Within this condition, beneath this label, the variety of personality, of humor, of behavior, is infinite.

394. If people take the time to get to know kids like [my son] Davis, they’ll see that they have so much to offer the community and the world. They’re not unproductive.

395. “Humane storytelling is the way to advance society’s understanding of #Autism as it has the potential to change people’s hearts and minds.” — Tom Clements

396. “I see everything in color. I have synesthesia, which means that the part of my brain – that controls the senses – sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste – are wired differently.” – Jeremy Sicile-Kira

397. “You have been trusted with a special child because you have a special heart for special people”

398. “Parenthood is about raising and celebrating the child you have, not the child you thought you would have. It is about understanding your child is exactly the person they are supposed to be. And, if you are lucky, they might be the teacher who turns you into the person you are supposed to be.”

399. Families of children with autism are stronger than ever. The challenges and rewards are greater than you would ever imagine.

400. “Someone with #Autism has taught me love needs no words.”

401. “For all we know, the first tools on earth might have been developed by a loner sitting at the back of the cave, chipping at thousands of rocks to find the one that made the sharpest spear, while the neurotypicals chattered away in the firelight.” — Unknown

402. ‘One of the great things that any community can do is not teach tolerance, but live tolerance, not talk respect, but live inclusivity.’

403. “The way we look at our children and their limitations is precisely the way they will feel about themselves. We set the examples, and they learn by taking our cue from us.” – Amalia Starr

404. “I see people with Asperger’s syndrome as a bright thread in the rich tapestry of life.” – Tony Attwood, psychologist known for his work on autism

405. “What would happen if the autism gene was eliminated from the gene pool? You would have a bunch of people standing around in a cave, chatting and socializing and not getting anything done.” – Temple Grandin

406. Being a dad is difficult and rewarding. Being an autism dad is even more difficult, but it can be just as rewarding. Children with autism need special attention, but they bring joy and laughter to your life.

407. “Your child will teach you more than you will ever teach them.” – Melissa Noelle Brown Oliveras

408. “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” — Albert Einstein

409. “Autism doesn’t have to define a person. Artists with autism are like anyone else: They define themselves through hard work and individuality.” – Adrienne Bailon

410. “When a family focuses on ability instead of disability, all things are possible . . . Love and acceptance is key. We need to interact with those with autism by taking an interest in their interests.” – Amanda Rae Ross

411. “When a family focuses on ability instead of the disability, all things are possible…Love and acceptance are key. We need to interact with those with autism by taking an interest in their interests.” – Amanda Rae Ross

412. Autism is unique, but it’s not a disease or curse. It’s a part of who you are and how you see the world. There’s no right or wrong way to parent an autist.

413. “We are trying to fit in because we have a lot to offer this world.” — Autistica

414. “The difference between high-functioning and low-functioning is that high-functioning means your deficits are ignored, and low-functioning means your assets are ignored.” — Laura Tisoncik

415. ‘I had people in my life who didn’t give up on me: my mother, my aunt, my science teacher. I had one-on-one speech therapy. I had a nanny who spent all day playing turn-taking games with me.’

416. “Those without obsessive focus have to take classes to cultivate it.” – Rudy Simone

417. “If God sends us on strong paths, we are provided strong shoes” – Corrie Ten Boom

418. “Look into the eyes of parents who are immersed in special needs caregiving, and you’ll see that their love tanks are nearly empty. Ask them how raising their children strains the glue holding their marriage together, and they’ll rattle o a list of circumstances that threaten to break the bond between them.” – Gary Chapman & Jolene Philo

419. “We float around and we run across each other and we learn about ourselves, and we make mistakes and we do great things. We hurt others, we hurt ourselves, we make others happy and we please ourselves. We can and should forgive ourselves and each other for that.”

420. Autism is a condition that impacts every part of your life. It’s more than just an emotional disorder… it’s a daily struggle to live with and raise an autistic child. This can make it difficult sometimes to see the positive side of having an autistic child.

421. “Autism is not contagious, but my smile is.” – Unknown

422. “If people take the time to get to know kids like [my son] Davis, they’ll see that they have so much to offer the community and the world. They’re not unproductive.” —Lisa Pauley, Mom of a Daughter with Autism

423. “And now I know it is perfectly natural for me not to look at someone when I talk. Those of us with Asperger’s are just not comfortable doing it. In fact, I don’t really understand why it’s considered normal to stare at someone’s eyeballs.” – John Elder Robison

424. “A diagnosis can’t predict the extraordinary love you will have for your child” Tara McCallan

425. “I’ll tell you what autism is. In 99 percent of the cases, it’s a brat who hasn’t been told to cut the act out. That’s what autism is. What do you mean they scream and they’re silent? They don’t have a father around to tell them, ‘Don’t act like a moron. You’ll get nowhere in life. Stop acting like a putz. Straighten up. Act like a man. Don’t sit there crying and screaming, idiot.'” ~ Michael Savage

426. “It does not matter what sixty-six percent of people do in any particular situation. All that matters is what you do.” – John Elder Robison

427. ‘If I could snap my fingers and be nonautistic, I would not. Autism is part of what I am.’

428. ‘Some of the most wonderful people are the ones who don’t fit into boxes.’

429. “I know of nobody who is purely autistic or purely neurotypical. Even God had some autistic moments, which is why the planets all spin.” – Jerry Newport

430. “I don’t want my thoughts to die with me, I want to have done something. I’m not interested in power, or piles of money. I want to leave something behind. I want to make a positive contribution – to know that my life has meaning.” – Temple Grandin

431. “Society says I’m Autistic. God says I’m Perfect!” — Unknown

432. “Our duty in aut­ism is not to cure but to re­lieve suf­fer­ing and to max­im­ize each per­son’s po­ten­tial.” – John Elder Robison

433. “Go to the edge of the cliff and jump off. Build your wings on the way down.–Ray Bradbury” – T.K. Thorne

434. “A person with autism hears every sound intensely magnified. Thus, if the tone of voice is harsh or strict, they will feel scared and threatened and, consequently, may inadvertently scream or even attack. Aggressive behavior is brought on by fear.” – Joao Carlos Costa, 21, non-verbal, autistic

435. “I smile every day watching my own kids grow and blossom, and the more they progress, the stronger an advocate I become for those who don’t have a voice.” —Matt Bentgzen, Father Of Two Sons with Asperger’s

436. “Having Asperger’s means I’m a genius in my own special way!”

437. “The most important thing people did for me was to expose me to new things.” ~ Temple Grandin

438. “Autism is here to stay and may be considered a part of the diversity of the human gene pool.” — Dr. Stephen Shore

439. “If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” – Maya Angelou

440. “I’ve learned that every human being, with or without disabilities, needs to strive to do their best, and by striving for happiness you will arrive at happiness. For us, you see, having autism is normal — so we can’t know for sure what your ‘normal’ is even like. But so long as we can learn to love ourselves, I’m not sure how much it matters, whether we’re normal or autistic.” – Naoki Higashida

441. “Research demonstrates that autistic traits are distributed into the non-autistic population; some people have more of them, some have fewer. History suggests that many individuals whom we would today diagnose as autistic – some severely so – contributed profoundly to our art, our math, our science, and our literature.” ~ Morton Ann Gernsbacher

442. “We need to learn to accept and celebrate our differences. And we need to continue our research in Autism Spectrum Disorder in order to understand how we can best lend a helping hand.” — Alan Rosales

443. “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” ~ Xunzi

444. Being a dad who has an autistic child is hard. But it’s also the most rewarding experience you can have in your life. It helps your child to be able to trust that their father will always be there for them and it will help your child know that they can always come to you and that you will help them with whatever they need.

445. “My philosophy is: It’s none of my business what people say of me and think of me. I am what I am, and I do what I do. I expect nothing and accept everything. And it makes life so much easier.”

446. “What would happen if the autism gene was eliminated from the gene pool? You would have a bunch of people standing around in a cave, chatting and socializing and not getting anything done.” ~ Temple Grandin

447. “Your greatest contribution to the universe may not be something you do, but someone you raise.”

448. My kid takes longer to ‘grow up.’ Secretly, that is sort of awesome. ~Rebecca Smith Masterson

449. “Stop thinking about normal . . . You don’t have a big enough imagination for what your child can become.” – Johnny Seitz

450. “At the end of the day, despite our differences, my [Neurotypical] brother and I complement each other. He serves as a sounding board for when I need to vent, and I do the same for him. He gives me financial pointers, and I give him advice on what to do next when he is contemplating options in a given situation.”

451. Sometimes God doesn’t change your situation because he’s trying to change your heart. ~ Unknown

452. “Autism: Traveling life’s journey using a different roadmap.” — Unknown

453. “Autism is like a rainbow. It has a bright side and a darker side. But every shade is important and beautiful.” – Rosie Tennant Doran

454. “My autism makes things shine. Sometimes I think it is amazing but sometimes it is sad when I want to be the same and talk the same and I fail. Playing the piano makes me very happy. Playing Beethoven is like your feelings – all of them – exploding.” – Mikey Allcock, 16-year old who was non-verbal until age 10

455. The challenges of dealing with autism children are often tremendous. As a parent, you may struggle with feelings of guilt and inadequacy, while at the same time feeling overwhelmed by the demands your child places upon you.

456. ‘I wished to God the doctor had handed me a pamphlet that said, ‘Hey, sorry about the autism, but here’s a step-by-step list on what to do next.’ But doctors don’t do that. They say ‘sorry’ and move you along.’

457. “By separating the autism from the person, are we encouraging our patients’ family members to love an imagined non-autistic child that was never born, forgetting about the real person who exists in front of us.” – Christina Nicolaidis, doctor and parent

458. “There’s a saying within the Asperger community: if you’ve met one person with Asperger’s syndrome, you’ve met one person with Asperger’s syndrome… Within this condition, beneath this label, the variety of personality, of humor, of behavior, is infinite.” – Hugh Dancy

459. “Keep calm and light it up blue.” — Unknown

460. When you have a child with autism, you can feel like the whole world is against you. But there’s always someone out there who will understand, who will be there for you, who believes in you.

461. “Having Asperger’s means I’m a genius in my own special way!” — By An 11 Year Old Girl

462. “One out of six women are toxic with mercury. Mercury comes out of coal plants and chlorine plants. I am toxic, I deal with symptoms, children are born with, you know, autism – there is an epidemic in this country. This is like, the air that we breath.” ~ Daphne Zuniga

463. “I see people with Asperger’s syndrome as a bright thread in the rich tapestry of life.” – Tony Attwood

464. “I believe everyone on the planet has their thing and, especially in my experience, autistic people all have a tremendous gift. It’s a matter of finding that gift and nurturing it.” Edie Brannigan, Mother to runner, Mikey Brannigan

465. Being an autism dad is a great responsibility. It is a job that takes a lot of hard work and love. To be a good father, you need to love your children with all your heart. Help them learn the important things in life like how to be kind and loving, who God made each one of us to be, and how much He loves us even in our brokenness.

466. “If people take the time to get to know kids like [my son] Davis, they’ll see that they have so much to offer the community and the world. They’re not unproductive.” – Lisa Pauley

467. “Although people with autism look like other people physically, we are in fact very different… We are more like travelers from the distant, distant past. And if, by our being here, we could help the people of the world remember what truly matters for the Earth, that might give us quiet pleasure.” – Naoki Higashida

468. I choose to feel blessed. I choose to feel grateful. I choose to be thankful. I choose to be happy. ~ Unknown

469. Being an autism dad isn’t easy. It can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions, with all the ups and downs in between that make you question your sanity and your parenting skills. But it’s worth it. Every single moment of it is worth it. And you shouldn’t change it for anything in the world.

470. “Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in our nation.” ~ Mary Bono

471. “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” — Dr. Stephen Mark Shore

472. “Who do you think made the first stone spears? The Asperger guy.

473. Change happens in increments ~ Mel Robbins

474. “I know of nobody who is purely autistic, or purely neurotypical. Even God has some autistic moments, which is why the planets spin.” ~ Jerry Newport

475. “All that autistic kids want is love and acceptance, not sympathy or pity”

476. “Autism is really more of a difference that needs to be worked with rather than a monolithic enemy that needs to be slain or destroyed.” – Dr. Stephen Shore

477. “If you give us a safe vaccine, we’ll use it. It shouldn’t be polio versus autism.” ~ Jenny McCarthy

478. “As a mother, I will never give up on my child. As the mother of a child who has autism, I will never give up hope. I look into his eyes, and I see all the potential he has to offer to this beautiful world and just know that one day the world will see what I see.”

479. “Autism: where the “randomness of life” collides and clashes with an individual’s need for sameness.” – Eileen Miller

480. “An autism parent understands that God created autism to help counter balance the excessive number of boring people on Earth”

481. “Autism can’t define me. I define autism.” – Kerry Magro, speaker with autism

482. “[So-called] Mild autism doesn’t mean one experiences autism mildly . . . It means YOU experience their autism mildy. You may not know how hard they’ve had to work to get to the level they are.” – Adam Walton

483. “I don’t need sleep, I need answers. I need to determine where, in this swamp of unbalanced formulas, squatteth the toad of truth.” — Sheldon, The Big Bang Theory

484. “There is a huge boom in autism right now because inattentive mothers and competitive dads want an explanation for why their dumb-ass kids can’t compete academically, so they throw money into the happy laps of shrinks . . . to get back diagnoses that help explain away the deficiencies of their junior morons. I don’t give a [bleep] what these crackerjack whack jobs tell you – yer kid is NOT autistic. He’s just stupid. Or lazy. Or both.” ~ Denis Leary

485. “If I could snap my fingers and be non autistic, I would not. Autism is part of what I am.” – Dr. Temple Grandin, professor with autism

486. “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” – Dr. Stephen Mark Shore

487. “We need to learn to accept and celebrate our differences. And we need to continue our research in Autism Spectrum Disorder in order to understand how we can best lend a helping hand.” – Alan Rosales

488. “I am different, not less” ~ Temple Grandin

489. “Once you accept that your child will be different, not better or worse…just different, that’s the first step.” – Unknown

490. “It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a child with autism to raise the consciousness of the village.” — Coach Elaine Hall

491. “We can use Asperger’s as a super power if we focus.” – Daniel M. Jones

492. “While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” – Angela Schwindt

493. “What I like to tell parents is that raising a child with autism is running a marathon. It’s not a sprint.” – Dr. Brian Bowman

494. ‘Don’t think that there’s a different, better child ‘hiding’ behind the autism. This is your child. Love the child in front of you. Encourage his strengths, celebrate his quirks, and improve his weaknesses, the way you would with any child.’

495. “There are enough people in the world who are going to write you off. You don't need to do that to yourself.” — Susan Boyle

496. “Why should I cry for not being an apple, when I was born an orange, I’d be crying for an illusion, I may as well cry for not being a horse.” – Donna Williams

497. “The world needs different kinds of minds to work together.” – Dr. Temple Grandin

498. “Autism is an extremely variable disorder.” ~ Temple Grandin

499. You’re not alone in this. No matter how challenging your day may be, your autism child is not the only one who struggles and you are not the only parent who has to help your child manage their condition.

500. “Since understanding and accommodation ​are outside of our locus of control​,​ we can focus on our own coping mechanisms. This allows us to experience and process much more information and see patterns before others.” – Joe Biel

501. “The difference between high-functioning and low-functioning is that high-functioning means your deficits are ignored, and low- functioning means your assets are ignored.” – Laura Tisoncik

502. As a parent of an autistic child, you will be faced with challenges that no other parent will ever understand. You might feel alone in this fight, but know there are many others out there fighting alongside you. You don’t deserve to be defined by the challenges you encounter along the way, but by your ability to overcome those same challenges.

503. “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ~ Albert Einstein

504. “By separating the autism from the person, are we encouraging our patients’ family members to love an imagined non-autistic child that was never born, forgetting about the real person who exists in front of us?” – Christina Nicolaidis

505. “Within every living child exists the most precious bud of self-identity.”

506. “Don’t think that there is a different, better child ‘hiding’ behind the autism. This is your child. Love the child in front of you. Encourage his strengths, celebrate his quirks, and improve his weaknesses, the way you would with any child. You may have to work harder on some of this, but that’s the goal.” – Claire Scovell LaZebnik

507. “Who do you think made the first stone spears? The Asperger guy. If you were to get rid of all the autism genetics, there would be no more Silicon Valley.” – Dr. Temple Grandin

508. “I believe that inside every person who is bullied there is a strength and a tenacity to survive. You don’t always know that this strength exists, but if you make it through those dark times, you become aware. You become a survivor, someone whose courage and spirit are far stronger than all of the hate and cruelty of their bullies. The one thing that I want to impart to children with autism is knowledge of their own inner strength and the belief that one day at a time, they, too, can get through this.” – Amy Gravino

509. “Are your eyes listening? That’s what needs to happen to hear my writing voice. Because of autism, the thief of politeness and friendship, I have no sounding voice. By typing words I can play with my life and stretch from my world to yours. I become a real person when my words try to reach out to you without my weird body scaring you away. Then I am alive.” – Sarah Stup, Excerpted from “Are your eyes listening? Collected Works” by Sarah Stup

510. Autism parent: one who experiences the ups and downs of raising a child with autism.

511. “Autism is as much a part of humanity as is the capacity to dream.”

512. “Autism makes you listen louder. It makes you pay attention on an emotional level as well as an intellectual level.” – Jace King, brother to Taylor Cross, Normal People Scare Me Too

513. “I got doubted when I was a kid. ‘You’re never going to meet the Dalai Lama [and] you’re never going to do this or that. That’s the exact kind of thing I don’t appreciate in people.”

514. Promise me you’ll always remember… you’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you know. ~ Christopher Robin

515. The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched- they must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller

516. ‘By including children with different learning abilities in mainstream and specialized schools, we can change attitudes and promote respect. By creating suitable jobs for adults with autism, we integrate them into society.’

517. “Autism: Where the “randomness of life” collides and clashes with an individual’s need for the sameness.” — Eileen Miller

518. “Autism is not a disability, it’s a different ability.” ~ Stuart Duncan

519. “A diagnosis defines a lot of things, but it doesn’t define love.” – Lexi Behrndt

520. “It’s really cool that everybody’s a little bit different, but the same, too.” — Julia from Sesame Street

521. Autism is not a challenge but a gift. To a mom with autistic children, the world is a beautiful place and her children are teaching her how to see it.

522. “Society says I’m Autistic. God says I’m Perfect!”

523. “Autists are the ultimate square pegs, and the problem with pounding a square peg into a round hole is not that the hammering is hard work. It’s that you’re destroying the peg.” ―Paul Collins

524. “I looked up to the stars and wondered which one I was from.” – James McCue

525. ” . . . Autistic people are people: they’re not puzzle pieces or baffling enigmas or medical mysteries to be solved, or ‘normal’ people ‘trapped’ in the bodies of autistics or any of that crap that infects so many portrayals of autistic people in both the clinical literature and the popular media. At the same time, I think it’s equally important to celebrate the differences between autistic people and typical people, and to recognize the need for accommodating autism as a significant disability . . . ” Steve Silberman, an Interview with Steve Silberman author of Neurotribes.

526. “I might hit developmental and social milestones in a different order than my peers, but I am able to accomplish these small victories on my own time.” – Haley Moss

527. “If you’ve met A child with autism, you’ve met A child with autism. Each and every one of them is so wonderfully different.”

528. “Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.” – Alan Turing

529. “Art can permeate the very deepest part of us, where no words exist.” – Eileen Miller, The Girl Who Spoke with Pictures: Autism Through Art

530. The struggles of an autism dad are not just to support the family but also to understand the needs and problems faced by children with autism.

531. “Within every child is a connection to one form or another and a potential waiting to be fulfilled.” – Dr. Stephen Mark Shore

532. “I always find it kind of funny that normal people are always saying autistic children ‘live in their own little world.’ When you work with animals for a while you start to realize you can say the same thing about normal people. There’s a great big, beautiful world out there that a lot of normal folks are just barely taking in. Autistic people and animals are seeing a whole register of the visual world normal people can’t, or don’t.” – Dr. Temple Grandin

533. “You know, everybody’s ignorant, just on different subjects.” – Will Rogers

534. Although it can be difficult, there is much hope for the future when raising a child with autism.

535. “when I was diagnosed, it just gave me permission to be kinder to myself, to not always take responsibility for being a bit clumsy around other people, and allow me to start to tell people, “I’m clumsy, but I [don’t] mean to be.” And being more open about, “I need you to tell me what I did wrong, and then we can move on from there.”

536. “Sometimes people say that kids with autism aren’t capable of love. That’s ridiculous. My son loves deeply. He’s just doesn’t communicate well.” ~ Claire LaZebnik , Autism quotes for son

537. “When enough people care about autism or diabetes or global warming, it helps everyone, even if only a tiny fraction actively participate.”

538. The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles. ~ unknown

539. “Don’t think that there’s a different, better child ‘hiding’ behind the autism. This is your child. Love the child in front of you. Encourage his strengths, celebrate his quirks, and improve his weaknesses, the way you would with any child.” —Claire Scovell LaZebnik, Author Of Growing Up on the Spectrum

540. “If God brings you to it, He can bring you through it.”

541. ‘’While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about." - Angela Schwindt

542. Being a father of a child with autism is an incredible challenge that presents both unique and difficult challenges, but it’s also one of the most rewarding roles you could ever play.

543. “I don’t need autism awareness, autism acceptance will do just fine.” — Unknown

544. As a parent of a child with autism, you play an important role in bringing your child closer to reaching their potential.

545. “To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and valued members.” – Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary General

546. Being an autism dad is a unique and often challenging journey. Being a parent of any child comes with trying times, but the unique challenges that come with parenting a child on the spectrum go beyond just raising them from the point of conception to adulthood.

547. “Patience. Patience. Patience. Work to view my autism as a different ability rather than a disability. Look past what you may see as limitations and see the gifts autism has given me. It may be true that I’m not good at eye contact or conversation, but have you noticed that I don’t lie, cheat at games, tattle on my classmates, or pass judgment on other people? Also true that I probably won’t be the next Michael Jordan. But with my attention to fine detail and capacity for extraordinary focus, I might be the next Einstein. Or Mozart. Or Van Gogh.” – Ellen Notbohm

548. “It seems that for success in science or art, a dash of autism is essential.” — Hans Asperger

549. “If they can’t learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn.” – Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas

550. You are not defined by the challenges of your children. You are defined by how you handle them.

551. “A person with autism hears every sound intensely magnified. Thus, if the tone of voice is harsh or strict, they will feel scared and threatened and, consequently, may inadvertently scream or even attack. Aggressive behavior is brought on by fear.” — Joao Carlos Costa

552. “I have the ability to see the world differently while loving everyone in it the same.” — Unknown

553. If you’re a mom with an autistic child, your child, however, he or she is growing and developing, will bring you unimaginable joy.

554. “Asperger’s syndrome has probably been an important and valuable characteristic of our species throughout evolution.” ~ Tony Attwood

555. “Autistic people are individuals. We are not all maths geniuses, we don’t all like trains. I am hopeless with technology and much prefer painting. There is no ‘typical Autistic.’ But I think we probably all like being respected and validated.” – Jeanette Purkis

556. The struggles and challenges of being an autism dad aren’t special or unique. What’s unique is the joy, love, peace and calmness that comes from being a father to an autistic child.

557. “Empowering your young person is the key to giving them the skills they need to live an independent life. If you do things for them that they could learn or even do for themselves by themselves, then you are DISEMPOWERING your young person.” – Tom Iland

558. “Autism is not a choice, acceptance is.” — Stuart Duncan

559. ‘As a mom, you worry about protecting your kid. But there are extra added layers of fears when you’re talking about a kid with autism or who has some special needs issue.’

560. “Autism is about having a pure heart and being very sensitive… It is about finding a way to survive in an overwhelming, confusing world… It is about developing differently, in a different pace and with different leaps.”

561. It is not easy being a mom of an autism child. You alone carry the burden of their challenges, frustration and anger. But more importantly, you carry their hopes and dreams. It is not fair that they are struggling when they are trying so hard to do things that seem impossible to them on a daily basis.

562. “Autism is like a rainbow. It has a bright side and a darker side. But every shade is important and beautiful.” — Rosie Tennant Doran

563. “On World Autism Awareness Day we speak out against discrimination, celebrate the diversity of our global community, and strengthen our commitment to inclusion for people with autism.” — Antonia Guterres, United Nations

564. “When I did stims such as dribbling sand through my fingers, it calmed me down. When I stimmed, sounds that hurt my ears stopped. Most kids with autism do these repetitive behaviors because it feels good in some way. It may counteract an overwhelming sensory environment . . .” – Temple Grandin, Autism Asperger’s Digest, 2011

565. “Children with autism are colorful – they are often very beautiful and, like the rainbow, they stand out.” — Unknown

566. “It was only when my son was diagnosed as autistic that everything finally made sense: my unconventional lifestyle and career path, my sequential interests which are unusual in their variety and intensity, my sensory preferences and my absolute need for solitude. Finally understanding that my experience of the world is different from that of non-autistic people allows me to understand my needs and ensure they are met, and at this point I love being autistic and no longer struggle with mental health issues.”

567. “Autism . . . offers a chance for us to glimpse an awe-filled vision of the world that might otherwise pass us by.” – Dr. Colin Zimbleman, Ph.D.

568. “Parents of children with special needs love their kids and want to do everything they can to encourage their healing, reduce their pain, and improve their quality of life. When parents fail this calling, despite their best efforts, they often struggle with feelings of guilt and grief.” – Gary Chapman & Jolene Philo

569. “I am also a believer in an integrated treatment approach to autism.” ~ Temple Grandin

570. “Even for parents of children that are not on the spectrum, there is no such thing as a normal child.” — Violet Stevens, Mom of a Son with Autism

571. “I am different, not less.” – Dr. Temple Grandin

572. “When enough people care about autism or diabetes or global warming, it helps everyone, even if only a tiny fraction actively participate.” – Seth Godin

573. If you’re the mother of an autistic child, it’s only natural to feel overwhelmed, scared, and unsure of what the future will hold.

574. Even for parents of children that are not on the spectrum, there is no such thing as a normal child.

575. The most important thing to remember with a child who has autism is that whatever you do, you are doing the right thing. You are doing the right thing because it is what you wanted to do and everything else is imagination.

576. “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” — Dr. Stephen Shore

577. “My brain is like Google Images.” — Dr. Temple Grandin

578. As a parent dealing with autism, you have possibly heard all too many times that your child is “different.” But here’s the good news: there are plenty of other children who also face challenges like yours and overcome them every day.

579. If you’re a mom with an autistic child, know that it’s going to be a journey filled with ups and downs. And that’s okay too. It’s okay for you not to know what’s going to happen — and it’s okay for your kids not to know either. It just means you have to face this world together.

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581. ‘All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them.’

582. “But the Beast was a good person...the Prince looked on the outside the way the Beast was on the inside. Sometimes people couldn't see the inside of the person unless they like the outside of a person. Because they hadn't learned to hear the music yet.”

583. “The most interesting people you’ll find are ones that don’t fit into your average cardboard box. They’ll make what they need, they’ll make their own boxes.” — Dr. Temple Grandin

584. “If they can’t learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn.” ~ Ole Ivar Lovaas

585. “Autism is part of my child, it's not everything he is. My child is so much more than a diagnosis.”

586. “Autistic people often have skills that are vital to any business, yet only 16% of autistic adults in the UK are in full-time employment, despite over three-quarters wanting to work. Thankfully, progress is being made.” — Richard Branson

587. ‘The world needs all types of minds.’

588. Every survival kit should include a sense of humor. ~ Anonymous

589. “Presume intelligence with all children with autism. Presume all of them are hearing you.” – Lori Shayew, The Gifts of Autism

590. “By holding the highest vision for your child when they cannot see it for themselves, you are lifting them up, elevating them and helping them to soar.” – Megan Koufos

591. “A person with autism lives in his own world, while a person with Asperger’s lives in our world, in a way of his own choosing.” — Nicholas Sparks

592. “Negative words carry negative vibration. Positive words carry positive vibration. What do you want your child to reflect back to you, the label of disordered or the label of gifted in a new way?” – Suzy Miller, Awesomism

593. “[So-called] Mild autism doesn’t mean one experiences autism mildly… It means YOU experience their autism mildy. You may not know how hard they’ve had to work to get to the level they are.” — Adam Walton

594. “Cure for obsession: Get another one.” — Mason Cooley

595. ‘Do not fear people with Autism, embrace them. Do not spite people with Autism, unite them. Do not deny people with Autism, accept them for then their abilities will shine.’

596. “Do not fear people with autism, embrace them. Do not spite people with autism, unite them. Do not deny people with autism, accept them, for then their abilities will shine.” — Paul Isaacs

597. “Sometimes God doesn’t change your situation because he is trying to change your heart.” – John E White

598. “Yes my child with autism can be a handful. But full hands are better than an empty heart.” — Unknown

599. Special needs parents are the equivalent of Batman, Captain America, and the Incredible Hulk combined with a side of Mary Poppins. ~ unknown

600. Autism is real. For your child, for you, for me. Autism is not a behaviour pattern or a phase that your child will “grow out of”; It is not just the creation of an over-protective parent or unrealistic expectations.

601. “Go to the edge of the cliff and jump off. Build your wings on the way down.--Ray Bradbury”

602. If you are a mom of an autistic child, you know that every day is a challenge. But it is also an opportunity to grow stronger not just for yourself but also for your family.

603. Let’s face it, autism isn’t easy. On any given day, a parent dealing with an autistic child has to be strong and resilient. While it may seem overwhelming at times, stay inspired to keep going and to believe that your child can overcome their challenges.

604. “Autistic people are individuals. We are not all math geniuses, we don’t all like trains. I am hopeless with technology and much prefer painting. There is no ‘typical Autistic.’ But I think we probably all like being respected and validated.” — Jeanette Purkis

605. There is no manual for parenting, but there are some universal truths. A child with autism is a miracle. It is a privilege to be their parents. They will bring you joy, take your breath away and make you laugh until you cry.

606. When raising autistic children, moms are faced with challenges that break their souls. These challenges include but are not limited to, emotional problems, sleepless nights and more. But every mom must know that every situation is unique and manage their children as such.

607. “You can be sad about your child’s diagnosis and still love them with every fiber of your being.” – Eileen Lamb

608. “I am autistic and I am proud” – Sez Francis, Autism Advocate

609. “Q25 What's the reason you jump?

610. “Vibrant waves of sequenced patterns emerged in my head whenever I looked at musical notes and scores. Like pieces of a mysterious puzzle solved, it was natural for me to see music and its many facets as pictures in my head. It never occurred to me that others couldn’t see what I saw.” – Dr. Stephen Shore

611. “Being on the spectrum and having other learning differences, I am used to working harder and have a great drive to succeed. I interpret things differently, which helps with analyzing scripts, engulfing myself into roles, to achieve realism. [It] also drives me to make strong choices.”

612. “There is no cure for being human,” – Cheri Rauser, mom to Isabell

613. “The best way to measure the loss of intellectual sophistication - this "nerdification," to put it bluntly - is in the growing disappearance of sarcasm, as mechanic minds take insults a bit too literally.”

614. “I saw that you were perfect and so, I loved you. Then I saw that you were not perfect, and I loved you even more.” – Angelita Lim

615. “The Autism Awareness Ribbon: The puzzle pattern of this ribbon reflects the mystery and complexity of autism. The different colors and shapes represents the diversity of people and families living with this disorder. The brightness of this ribbon signals hope – hope through research and increasing awareness in people like you.” — Unknown

616. “Autism is part of my child. It’s not everything he is. My child is so much more than a diagnosis.”

617. The challenges of dealing with autism children are real. They are hard. The worry and anxiety that come from completely understanding the true nature of your child can be insurmountable. But like anything else, we don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel until we get there.

618. Dear autism parent, these are the times you will never forget. These are the moments that define your life and make everything worth it.

619. The struggles of an autism dad are not unlike those of others of his generation. He is a father just like everyone else and can be expected to feel the same way about his kids. The only difference between him and your average father is that he will always have a special place in his heart for his child with autism.

620. “Kids need to be encouraged to stretch their shine!” – Amanda Friedman

621. “I am autistic and I am proud.” – Sez Francis, Autism Advocate

622. “The gut is the seat of all feeling. Polluting the gut not only cripples your immune system, but also destroys your sense of empathy, the ability to identify with other humans. Bad bacteria in the gut creates neurological issues. Autism can be cured by detoxifying the bellies of young children. People who think that feelings come from the heart are wrong. The gut is where you feel the loss of a loved one first. It's where you feel pain and a heavy bulk of your emotions. It's the central base of your entire immune system. If your gut is loaded with negative bacteria, it affects your mind. Your heart is the seat of your conscience. If your mind is corrupted, it affects your conscience. The heart is the Sun. The gut is the Moon. The pineal gland is Neptune, and your brain and nervous system (5 senses) are Mercury. What affects the moon or sun affects the entire universe within. So, if you poison the gut, it affects your entire nervous system, your sense of reasoning, and your senses.”

623. Autism is a beautiful, complex condition. It’s also one that affects families in unique ways. The love and hope that surrounds autism may be more important than any other ailment. Being an autism dad is a labour of love.

624. “Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible” – Frank Zappa

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626. “Rome was not built on the first day. I need time to build the Eiffel Tower of my life.” – Jeremy Sicile-Kira

627. “I want to send love to all the beautiful children with autism and all the wonderful people who love them. May we all shine and grant love and learn to respect children with special needs.” — Kelly Preston

628. There is a lot of hope for children with autism. As a mother of a child with autism, it can be hard to imagine what life will be like for them as they grow up.

629. “Think of it: a disability is usually defined in terms of what is missing. … But autism … is as much about what is abundant as what is missing, an over-expression of the very traits that make our species unique.”

630. “Children with autism are colorful – they are often very beautiful and, like the rainbow, they stand out.”― Adele Devine

631. “We have to do away with this nonsense that there is a window of opportunity for a person with autism.” – Barry Prizant, author Uniquely Human at the 2016 Love and Autism Conference

632. Acceptance doesn’t mean resignation. It means understanding that something is what it is and there’s going to be a way through it. ~ Michael J. Fox

633. “If you can’t fly then run if you can’t run, then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

634. Pencil it in on the calendar, never pen. Be flexible. ~ Kodi Wilson

635. ‘Parents of children with special needs create their own world of happiness and believe in things that others cannot yet see.’

636. “Autism is really more of a difference to be worked with rather than a monolithic enemy that needs to be slain or destroyed.” – Stephen Shore, PhD

637. “Let’s give people with autism more opportunities to demonstrate what they feel, what they imagine, what comes naturally to them through humor and the language of sensory experience. As we learn more about autism, let’s not forget to learn from those with autism. There are poets walking among you and they have much to teach.” – Chris Martin, Unrestricted Interest

638. “I draw my inspiration from people and the world. I see the world full of bold colors, and I am fascinated by our differences that make us all special and unique human beings. My inspiration also comes from the fact that everyone in the world has something special to offer, no matter their race, color, religion, or disability. There is beauty in everything I see, and my hope is that the world can see beauty and acceptance through my eyes.” – Ronaldo Byrd, who participated in Created on Ipad gallery

639. “If you meet an autistic person please do not say they look normal or are good at fooling people. This is not a compliment.” – Siena Castellon

640. “Children are not a distraction from more important work – they are the MOST IMPORTANT work.” – John Trainer

641. “Normal is just a dryer setting.” — Patsy Clairmont

642. “Disability doesn’t make you exceptional, but questioning what you think you know about it does.” – Stella Young

643. “We’ve come a long way when it comes to awareness — now it’s time for people to accept autism, allowing people, like myself, to be ourselves and benefit society along the way.” — Savan Gandecha: Autism Advocate

644. “There’s a saying within the Asperger community: if you’ve met one person with Asperger’s syndrome, you’ve met one person with Asperger’s syndrome … Within this condition, beneath this label, the variety of personality, of humor, of behavior, is infinite.” —Hugh Dancy, Star Of The 2009 Film About A Man With Asperger’s Syndrome, Adam

645. “I don’t want my thoughts to die with me, I want to have done something. I’m not interested in power, or piles of money. I want to leave something behind. I want to make a positive contribution - know that my life has meaning.”

646. “At the end of the day, we don’t dream our lives… we LIVE them!” – Anthony Ianni

647. “Years before doctors informed me of my high-functioning autism and the disconnect it causes between person and language, I had to figure out the world as best I could. I was a misfit. The world was made up of words. But I thought and felt and sometimes dreamed in a private language of numbers.” – Daniel Tammet

648. “She had a disorder, but it didn’t define her. She was Stella. She was a unique person.” – Helen Hoang

649. ” . . . I don’t need to apologize for Reid as much as interpret his behavior for the uninitiated. His actions aren’t immoral or wrong; they just get misconstrued or misinterpreted.” – Andrea Moriarity, One Track Mind: 15 Ways to Amplify Your Child’s Special Interest

650. “If I could snap my fingers and be nonautistic, I would not. Autism is part of what I am.” ~ Temple Grandin

651. “Autism doesn’t come with a manual. It comes with a parent who never gives up.”

652. Life is a lot like raising a child on the autism spectrum. Difficult, challenging and often overwhelming. Some days are very good, some are difficult and most are just plain tough. But for every challenge you face, there is always hope and motivation that comes from your family.

653. Being an autism parent is an honour and a privilege, but it also means you feel a certain responsibility to assure that they are provided with everything they need to live happy and healthy lives. This includes food, shelter and clothing—but it also includes inspiration.

654. “I hope everyone can examine what is the most important relationship in life – the relationship between parent and child.” ~ Jet Li

655. ‘Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.’

656. “I think that people with autism are born outside the regime of civilization. Sure, this is just my own made-up theory, but I think that, as a result of all the killings in the world and the selfish planet-wrecking that humanity has committed, a deep sense of crisis exists. Autism has somehow arisen out of this. Although people with autism look like other people physically, we are in fact very different in many ways. We are more like travelers from the distant, distant past. And if, by our being here, we could help the people of the world remember what truly matters for the Earth, that would give us a quiet pleasure.”

657. “When you have an autistic child you learn to view the world from a different angle”

658. ‘In dealing with autism, I’m certainly not saying we should lose sight of the need to work on deficits, but the focus on deficits is so intense and so automatic that people lose sight of the strengths.’

659. ‘Stop thinking about normal … You don’t have a big enough imagination for what your child can become.’

660. “I do not suffer from Autism, but I do suffer from the way you treat me.”

661. “I believe that inside every person who is bullied there is a strength and a tenacity to survive. You don’t always know that this strength exists, but if you make it through those dark times, you become aware. You become a survivor, someone whose courage and spirit is far stronger than all of the hate and cruelty of their bullies. The one thing that I want to impart to children with autism is knowledge of their own inner strength, and the belief that one day at a time, they, too, can get through this.” — Amy Gravino

662. “Children with special needs require frequent assurance of their parents’ unconditional love to keep their tanks full. Depending on a child’s condition, life experience, and developmental stage, parents may need to express unconditional love in creative and sometimes unconventional ways.” – Gary Chapman & Jolene Philo

663. I see people with Asperger's syndrome as a bright thread in the rich tapestry of life.

664. “Children with autism are colorful – they are often very beautiful and, like the rainbow, they stand out.” – Adele Devine

665. “Autism is about having a pure heart and being very sensitive.. It is about finding a way to survive in an overwhelming, confusing world… It is about developing differently, in a different pace and with different leaps.” — Unknown

666. “Your child is the same person before the autism diagnosis as they are after the diagnosis. Your lifestyles and actions may change, but your love for them never will.” –Alicia Trautwein

667. “I have a condition called Aspergers Syndrome, which is like a mild form of autism It means I don’t interact properly in certain social situations.” ~ Gary Numan

668. “Just one step in front of each other, each day. In the end, that is all, we’re expected to take.” – Donna Williams (1963-2017), Footsteps of a Nobody

669. Being an autism dad is hard work. It’s like being the parent of two different kids. One who has incredible strengths, concerns, and needs. And one who has to learn how to be a functioning member of society.

670. “On World autism awareness Day there is a global recognition not only of autism but also the immense potential of persons with autism.” – Imran Khan, Pakistan Prime Minister

671. Your special needs child requires a dedicated dad. You need to be prepared to learn new skills and develop a different perception of life.

672. “Autism is diversity.”

673. “I view ‘autistic’ as a word for a part of how my brain works, not for a narrow set of behaviors and certainly not for a set of boundaries of a stereotype that I have to stay inside.” – Amanda Baggs

674. “Autism can’t define me. I define autism.” – Kerry Magro

675. “Therapists and educators have traditionally tried to suppress or modulate a child’s special interest, or use it as a tool for behavior modification: Keep your hands still and stop flapping, and you will get to watch a Star Wars clip; complete your homework or no Harry Potter. But what if these obsessions themselves can be turned into pathways to growth? What if these intellectual cul-de-sacs can open up worlds?” – Scientific American article talking about the documentary Life, Animated

676. “I walk slowly, but never backwards.” ~ Abraham Lincoln

677. “I have two young children with autism. What could they have ever done to deserve that? What kind of a God allows the innocent to suffer? It’s a mystery. Yet still, I believe in God.” ~ Fred Melamed

678. ‘Stop thinking about what could go wrong, and start being excited about what could go right.’

679. “Autism makes you listen louder. It makes you pay attention to an emotional level as well as an intellectual level.” – Jace King

680. “Autism is as much a part of humanity as is the capacity to dream.” – Kathleen Seidel

681. “It does not matter what sixty-six percent of people do in any particular situation. All that matters is what you do.” — John Elder Robison, Author of Look Me In the Eye

682. “…when experts speak of social deficits in autism, they can neither imagine accompanying benefits nor critically examine their own neurologies. How about a new slogan? Feel globally. Perceive locally.” — Ralph James Savarese

683. “My focus is to continue to advocate on behalf of people with autism, especially adults, for better programs and services that will help them achieve a more independent and greater life. Regardless of the function level, every person with autism has an important role to play as the agents of change that the World truly needs”

684. “Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” – Mary Anne Radmacher

685. “Normal’ is a dryer setting.” ~ Elizabeth Moon

686. “Non verbal doesn’t mean I don’t have anything to say, it means you have to listen in a different way.” — Unknown

687. “If I could snap my fingers and be nonautistic, I would not. Autism is part of what I am.” – Temple Grandin

688. “I wouldn’t change you for the world, but I would change the world for you!” – Ayla Ferrone

689. “We’ve come a long way when it comes to awareness — now it’s time for people to accept autism, allowing people, like myself, to be ourselves and benefit society along the way.” — Savan Gandecha

690. “English is my 2nd language. Autism is my first.” – Dani Bowman

691. “Our experiences are all unique. Regardless, I do believe that it is important to find the beautiful. Recognize that there is bad, there is ugly, there is disrespect, there is ignorance, and there are meltdowns. Those things are inevitable. But there is also good” — Erin McKinney

692. Dealing with a child with autism isn’t easy. But take heart, because you aren’t alone. Thousands of moms deal with this challenge every day, and they can help you find the strength to keep going.

693. “You have the heart to feel when the world will take forever to see.”

694. Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness ~ George Santayana

695. “Anything Is possible! If I can do it, so can you!” — Dani Bowman

696. Parents of children with autism have their challenges, but they can also find support from others who have been there.

697. “Love the child in front of you. Encourage his strengths, celebrate his quirks, and improve his weakness.” – Claire Scovell-LaZebnik

698. ” . . . when experts speak of social deficits in autism they can neither imagine accompanying benefits nor critically examine their own neurologies. How about a new slogan? Feel globally. Perceive locally.” – Ralph James Savarese, See It Feelingly

699. As a mom of a child with autism, you have certain challenges to face. There are many things you will have to endure and learn to deal with with all the patience and perseverance that you can muster up.

700. “If I could snap my fingers and be non-autistic, I would not. Autism is part of what I am.” —Temple Grandin

701. “Who do you think made the first stone spears? The Asperger guy. If you were to get rid of all the autism genetics, there would be no more Silicon Valley.” — Dr. Temple Grandin

702. “What would happen if the autism gene was eliminated from the gene pool? You would have a bunch of people standing around in a cave, chatting and socializing and not getting anything done.” – Dr. Temple GrandinTempleGrandin4

703. “And now I know it is perfectly natural for me not to look at someone when I talk. Those of us with Asperger’s are just not comfortable doing it. In fact, I don’t really understand why it’s considered normal to stare at someone’s eyeballs.” ~ John Elder Robison

704. “Children with autism develop all kinds of enthusiasms…perhaps focusing on one topic gives the child a sense of control, of predictability and security in a world that can be unpredictable and feel scary.”

705. “Don’t think that there is a different, better child ‘hiding’ behind the autism. This is your child. Love the child in front of you. Encourage his strengths, celebrate his quirks, and improve his weaknesses, the way you would with any child.” – Claire Scovell LaZebnik

706. “Autism is not a tragedy. Ignorance is the tragedy.” — Unknown

707. “Even without the guilt, grief is often a daily companion of parents raising kids with special needs. The parents of four children, two of whom have significant special needs, are well-acquainted with grief. They say they grieve after each failed milestone and additional diagnosis.” – Gary Chapman & Jolene Philo

708. “If we can’t start by seeing an autistic child as inherently capable, interesting, and valuable, no amount of education or therapy we layer on top is going to matter.” – Ellen Notbohm

709. “Autism… offers us a chance for us to glimpse an awe-filled vision of the world that might otherwise pass us by.” – Dr. Colin Zimbleman

710. “Autism is part of my child, it’s not everything he is. My child is so much more than a diagnosis.” – S.L. Coelho

711. Autism parents often have to face tremendous challenges and overcome them with love, care and devotion.

712. “Children with autism develop all kinds of enthusiasms… perhaps focusing on one topic gives the child a sense of control, of predictability and security in a world that can be unpredictable and feel scary.” – Barry M. Prizant

713. Until you have a kid with special needs you have no idea of the depth of your strength, tenacity, and resourcefulness. ~ unknown

714. “You can be shaped, or you can be broken. There is not much in between” – David Foster

715. “This is a FOREVER journey with this creative, funny, highly intelligent, aggressive, impulsive, nonsocial, behavioral, oftentimes loving individual. The nurse said to me after 6 hours with him, “He is a gift”. INDEED he is.” – Janet Frenchette Held, parent

716. “When enough people care about autism or diabetes or global warming, it helps everyone, even if only a tiny fraction actively participate.” — Seth Godin

717. “The teacher must have to become autistic.” – Hans Asperger

718. Our minds are as different as our faces; we are all traveling to one destination- happiness, but few are going by the same road. ~ unknown

719. “She didn’t know how to be semi-interested in something. She was either indifferent . . . or obsessed.”

720. “Mild autism doesn’t mean one experiences autism mildly… it means YOU experience their autism mildly. You may not know how hard they’ve had to work to get to the level they are.” – Adam Walton

721. “Autism makes you listen louder. It makes you pay attention to an emotional level as well as an intellectual level.”- Jace King

722. “If I could snap my fingers and be non-autistic, I would not. Autism is part of what I am.” — Dr. Temple Grandin

723. “On World Autism Awareness Day, there is a global recognition not only of autism, but also the immense potential of persons with autism” — Imran Khan, Pakistan Prime Minister

724. The challenges of dealing with autism are great. You need to know that you can do it and you will find strength and courage from within yourself.

725. “Autism / Aspergers is a blessing, not a burden. Embrace being different.” — Tom Hewitt

726. “Autism is defined by looking at behaviors. And everybody looks at behaviors differently.” ~ John Donvan

727. “Rigid academic and social expectations could wind up stifling a mind that, while it might struggle to conjugate a verb, could one day take us to distant stars.” – Temple Grandin

728. ‘What makes a child gifted and talented may not always be good grades in school, but a different way of looking at the world and learning.’

729. “The most interesting people you’ll find are ones that don’t fit into your average cardboard box. They’ll make what they need, they’ll make their own boxes”

730. I’ve learned that every human being, with or without disabilities, needs to strive to do their best, and by striving for happiness you will arrive at happiness. For us, you see, having autism is normal—so we can’t know for sure what your 'normal' is even like. But so long as we can learn to love ourselves, I’m not sure how much it matters whether we’re normal or autistic.

731. “My autism is the reason I’m in college and successful. It’s the reason I’m good in math and science. It’s the reason I care,” – Jacob Barnett, sixteen-year old math and physics prodigy

732. “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” – Dr. Stephen Shore.StephenShore_NewYork

733. “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” — Dr. Seuss

734. “Autism isn’t something a person has, or a shell that a person is trapped inside. There’s no normal child hidden behind the autism. Autism is a way of being. It is pervasive; it colors every experience, every sensation, perception, thought, emotion, and encounter – every aspect of existence. It is not possible to separate the autism from the person – and if it were possible, the person you’d have left would not be the same person you started with.” ~ Jim Sinclair

735. “Many parents of children with special needs are consumed by one of two opposite worries about the future. Some worry that their children will die far too young. Others worry that their children who can’t care for themselves will outlive them.” – Gary Chapman & Jolene Philo

736. “We are the doorway into a New World Order that is based on love and heart. We have the heart key. We only need the respect of others to learn how to serve wisely and kindly.” – Lyrica, nonverbal, from the book Awetizm

737. “As soon as a child is capable of understanding, they will know they are different. Just as a diabetic needs insulin, an autistic child needs accommodations . . . The label gave me knowledge and self-awareness.” – Steve Andrews

738. “I look at autism like a bus accident, and you don’t become cured from a bus accident, but you can recover.” — Jenny McCarthy

739. “A child with autism sees things in a different way than we do.”

740. “There is this myth that children with autism don’t have empathy. I’ve found the exact opposite to be true: children with autism are instead the most highly sensitive individuals I have ever had the privilege to know.” – Elaine Hall, writer

741. “If you want to annoy a poet, explain his poetry.”

742. “Hope. Educate. Advocate. Support. Faith. Love. Autism awareness. Because it matters.” — Unknown

743. “Autism is part of who I am.” ~ Temple Grandin

744. When you feel overwhelmed and defeated, remember that you are not alone. And the strength you need lies within you – simply tap into it. The efforts you make will grow your child’s self-confidence, independence and ability to thrive in the world.

745. “I am equal, loved, unique, purposed, and worthy just because I am me.” Kris McElroy

746. “You have to be the bravest person in the world to go out every day, being yourself when no one likes who you are.” – Matthew Dicks

747. “The relentless demands of caring for a child with special needs can lead to physical and emotional exhaustion. So when, for some miraculous reason, parents are able to carve out time for one another, they’re often too tired to make an effort to connect. Or like us, they get a babysitter, go to a movie, and one of them falls asleep during the opening credits. When, year after year, couples are too exhausted to invest in one another’s emotional needs, the glue that holds them together weakens, and they break apart.” – Gary Chapman & Jolene Philo

748. Autism is a hard life. It’s heartbreaking, frustrating and stressful. But there is hope, light and meaning in it. The struggle is worth it because your child still has so much to offer the world. So please continue to fight for them, believe in them and most importantly, love them.

749. “She may not be perfect, but she’s 100% right.” — Unknown

750. Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction. ~ unknown