National Autism Association
@NationalAutism
Official X account of the National Autism Association. Founded in 2003.
Hooray for this sweet girl! #autism #MilestoneMonday
We hope this family finds answers & justice is served. While rare, fatal encounters with strangers are a tragic reality of #autism wandering/elopement. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 in connection with this case. nbcdfw.com/news/local/som…
We thank Rhonda O'Brien for her tireless advocacy on the IAN Alert system in Kentucky. Our hearts are broken over yesterday's tragedy -- wandering deaths happen quickly. No doubt IAN Alerts will save many lives for years to come. #autism #SearchWaterFirst wkyt.com/2025/07/15/ian…
From trains and dinosaurs to maps, Legos, animation, even office supplies, unique & passionate interests can be incredibly valuable for those with #autism.
Such a beautiful milestone! #autism #MilestoneMonday
It's okay to cry. It's okay to dance. Keep going... #autism
Extreme empathy not just for people, animals & insects, but also fictional characters, and everyday objects. Rumination can also occur, followed by feelings of guilt and helplessness for that person, animal, or population. #autism
For parties, visits, BBQ's or outings at parks, beaches, or water parks, assign one adult per child. Stay extra hypervigilant. Take turns on a rotation so no child goes unsupervised. #autism #SearchWaterFirst
'You would have thought I hit the jackpot...' #autism #MilestoneMonday
Wandering/elopement fatalities are starting to pick up. #Autism families in the U.S., you can get a Big Red Safety Box containing #WanderingPrevention tools. Visit NAA's website or bigredsafetybox.com. #SearchWaterFirst
Our hearts go out to the Hoang family. A $10,000 reward for information leading to Jonathan's location is being offered through CrimeStoppers. #autismmissing nbcnews.com/dateline/missi…
Is it possible to hear colors, or taste sound? Yes. It’s estimated that about 20% of people with #autism experience Synesthesia.
"You have no idea how much it meant to me." #autism #MilestoneMonday
On Friday, another #autism wandering death occurred at a resort near Disney. Parents, we must add another 'extra' to our vigilance if we travel. Hotels, resorts, and unfamiliar settings significantly increase the wandering risk for children with autism. #SearchWaterFirst
From everyone at NAA, Happy Father's Day! ❤️
