2026 Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month – a month to promote education and awareness of autism while also honoring and understanding the lived experiences of autistic individuals. Previously known as Autism Awareness Month, the shift began in 2011 when the Autistic Self Advocacy Network began referring to April as Autism Acceptance Month to better reflect the autism community’s values. This change became official in 2021, emphasizing the importance of inclusion, respect, and support, not just awareness.

Please join Spectrum in Aggieland and Disability Resources as we celebrate this April!

2026 Programming

Strength in Neurodiversity: How to create where everyone can belong

April 14, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Hullabaloo Hall and Zoom (Hybrid)

Daniel Wendler, autistic self-advocate and clinical psychologist, will speak on his own experience to help faculty and staff understand neurodiversity. He will include practical applications on creating a workplace or classroom where neurodiversity is welcomed. This session is open to faculty and staff. Register here.

Strength in Neurodiversity: How we can build a world where everyone can belong

April 14, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Hullabaloo Hall

Daniel Wendler, autistic self-advocate and clinical psychologist, will speak on his own experiences and how students can have a global impact on creating accessible spaces. He will discuss the power of neurodiversity and what students can do to be successful in college and out in the world. This session is aimed for a student audience but all are welcome. Register here. 

Come-and-Go Pop-Up Sensory Room

April 14, 2026 from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Student Services Building Room 109

Anyone is welcome to drop by and learn more about the sensory room available to host at Texas A&M events, as well as get more information on autism, autism appreciation month and the ways Texas A&M University is supporting autistic students. View the location on the Aggie Map

Previous Programming

See more information here: https://disability.tamu.edu/autismacceptancemonth/