The Rising Start
Autism Acceptance Month
April 2026
Inclusion is not complicated.
It begins with patience.
It grows with empathy.
And it shows up in small, everday moments
You may not know autism. But you can choose understanding.
If you are at the restaurant and you see a child/young adult flapping their hands repeatedly, rocking or making repetitive sounds while waiting for food…
Don’t
Don’t stare.
Don’t whisper about “bad behavior.”
Don’t assume the parent isn’t correcting them.
Does
Understand this may be “self-regulation.”
Continue enjoying your meal normally.
If you feel called to respond, offer a warm smile, not judgement
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