about the project

Autism Acceptance All Stars Create Children’s Alphabet Book: A is for Autism, B is for Bubbles Autism is a neurological difference that affects communication, social interaction, and sensory processing. It’s estimated that 1 in 54 children in the United States are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Despite this high prevalence, there is still a lot of misunderstanding and stigma surrounding autism. The good news is that there are many advocates and organizations working to promote autism acceptance and celebrate neurodiversity. One such group is the Autism Acceptance All Stars, who are creating a new children’s alphabet book called “A is for Autism, B is for Bubbles”. The book features 26 letters, each designed by a different child. While some of the designers are on the autism spectrum, the book is open to all children who want to participate. Each letter has something to teach about autism, whether it’s a characteristic of the condition or a message of acceptance and inclusion. 

The book will be a great resource for parents, educators, and anyone who wants to learn more about autism and how to support individuals on the spectrum. Here are just a few examples of the letters and what they teach: A is for Autism: This letter teaches that autism is a part of who some people are, just like their hair color or eye color. It’s important to accept and celebrate all different types of people. B is for Bubbles: This letter teaches that everyone has things they enjoy, and that’s okay. It’s important to find things that make us happy and to take time to enjoy them. F is for Friends: This letter teaches that making friends can be hard for some people, and that’s okay. We should still try to be kind and inclusive. L is for Listening: This letter teaches that some people with autism have sensory processing differences that make it hard to focus on one thing at a time. We should be patient and understanding of these differences. S is for Stim: This letter teaches that stimming is a natural and important part of some people’s coping mechanisms. We should respect and accept these behaviors.

The Autism Acceptance All Stars hope that this book will help promote understanding and acceptance of autism, and that it will inspire others to celebrate neurodiversity. By including children who are not on the spectrum in the design process, the book also promotes the idea that we can all learn from and support each other, regardless of our differences. The book will be available to purchase and 100% of the proceeds will go towards supporting the AAAS mission and funding projects like this one! To help make this happen, feel free to make a donation! Every penny helps and we appreciate any help, no matter the amount!