The Positivity Spectrum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building a more inclusive and supportive world for autistic children, autistic adults, and caregivers by promoting understanding, acceptance, and offering resources that improve their well-being and create opportunities for growth.
At The Positivity Spectrum, we’re working to change the conversation and actions around autism. A 2019 report from the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee highlights a troubling trend: 75% of autism research funding goes toward finding causes, while only 6% supports services for autistic individuals. This imbalance prioritizes “curing” autism over providing the resources autistic people need to thrive.
We believe this needs to change. That’s why we raise funds to send autistic children to summer camps with aides, help families on waiting lists for diagnoses, work with businesses to create sensory-friendly hours and special events for autistic children and autistic adults, teach inclusion in our schools, and support caregivers with our free legal clinic. By focusing on practical support and inclusive environments, we aim to shift the focus from symptom mitigation to empowering autistic people to live their best lives.
