A Brighter Life - Leo

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Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families.

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Stories of a Brighter Life

Cassie holding her hair in her hands with a big smile
Cassie G. | 11 years old
She feels at a level I can’t even begin to imagine. She loves with every fiber of her being.
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Phil smiling and wearing a red shirt
Phil M. | 30 years old
I guess you could say it’s perseverance at its finest.
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Milan holding up a book about autism and smiling
Milan B. | 10 years old
I like having autism and I would never change anything about myself. I would not be the person I am today if I did not have autism. I am very creative and smart because of this. However, autism is just a little part of me; it is not who I am.
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Leo smiling joyously
Leonardo A. | 4 years old
Hace especial todo, dice Jessica, la mamá de Leo. El marca la diferencia entre mis dos hijos. El marca donde quiera que va la diferencia.
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Chase smiling and leaning against a tree
Chase T. | 20 years old
Being on a spectrum means I do and see things differently from others.
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Scarlett sitting in a pink children's sofa
Scarlett D. | 4 years old
She is breaking a stigma. She is changing people’s thoughts and minds and does it all by just being herself. I’m just so proud!
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About the Campaign

Introducing a new brand campaign, For a Brighter Life on the Spectrum, inspired by the vast and diverse autism community. At Autism Speaks, we’re committed to telling authentic stories of people with autism and their unique strengths, challenges, dreams and goals.

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