Nonspeaking Autism Awareness Day

A day within Autism Acceptance Month specifically focused on nonspeaking and minimally speaking autistic people — a group often overlooked in mainstream autism conversations. The day centers presuming competence and communication access.

History

Nonspeaking Autism Awareness Day emerged from advocacy by nonspeaking autistic people and their families, who noted that most autism representation centers on speaking autistic people. Advocates like Ido Kedar and organizations like ASAN have pushed for more inclusive representation.

How to Participate

• →Learn what presuming competence means and why it matters
• →Explore AAC options for nonspeaking autistic people
• →Read or watch content created by nonspeaking autistic people
• →Avoid functioning labels that imply nonspeaking means low intelligence
• →Support communication access in all educational and community settings

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