Autism Community Network

04/14/2026

💕Every baby communicates—we help you learn how to hear them.

Inklings is a free, research-backed program supporting babies 6–18 months who may be showing early differences in communication and connection.

You bring the love. We’ll help with the tools.
🔗 https://bit.ly/ACNInklings

04/13/2026

Join us for a day of joy, connection, and celebration!
Autism Community Network is partnering with Tobin Center for the Performing Arts and KLRN Public Television for Inclusion Fest on May 2nd hosted at The Tobin Center. Admission is free!

When everyone is included, everyone thrives. 🎉

04/13/2026

We’re kicking off another incredible season of Coffee & Connections ☕💜

Join us this Friday at 9 AM for Rhythm to Regulate with Gilberto Avila (NEISD) and explore how rhythm, movement, and connection can support emotional regulation and co-regulation in meaningful, practical ways.

From there, our spring lineup is packed with powerful sessions for families and professionals alike—from communication supports to safety, advocacy, and more.

✨ Free
✨ Virtual
✨ Designed for real-life impact

Start your Friday with us and stay for the season.

🔗 Register: bit.ly/ACNRegister
📩 Questions: coffee@acn-sa.org

04/10/2026

Today we’re celebrating the siblings—the helpers, the protectors, the translators, the playmates, and the ones figuring it out as they go 💜

Sibshops at ACN is a space just for them. A place to laugh, connect, ask questions, and be surrounded by other kids who get it.

Because siblings supporting siblings isn’t just sweet—it’s powerful.

Happy National Siblings Day 💫

For more information about our SibShops program at ACN email info@acn-sa.org.

04/06/2026

High school. College. Independence.
Executive functioning is where it all gets real.

Join us for this week’s Coffee & Connections as Dr. Michael Benson (The Helpful Scholar) shares practical, strengths-based strategies to support neurodiverse learners with time management, organization, follow-through, and more.

If you’re supporting a teen or young adult—or preparing for that transition—this is one you don’t want to miss.

📅 Friday, April 10 at 9am (via Zoom)
🔗 Register: bit.ly/ACNRegister
📧 Questions: coffee@acn-sa.org

Please note: There will be no Caregiver Support Group following this session.

04/02/2026

Happy Birthday to our CEO, Tiffany!

Tiffany leads with a heart for service and is often the first to step in when someone needs support. Her dedication to ACN shows up every day, including weekends and holidays, and her commitment to our mission helps ensure families feel seen, valued, and cared for.

She has a true gift for generosity, especially when it comes to thoughtful giving, and she brings a sense of fun and energy to everything she does (especially when there’s a little friendly competition involved!).

It feels especially fitting that Tiffany’s birthday falls on World Autism Awareness Day—a day that reflects the work she is so passionate about.

Please join us in wishing Tiffany a wonderful birthday!

04/01/2026

Happy April! Before Autism Awareness month gets into full swing, we’re doing something that matters: We’re listening.

Help us center autistic voices by sharing what you wish people truly understood.

Your input will shape real tools for our community not just for April, but year-round.

Take the survey: https://forms.gle/nyUEep78ef82EKaq8

edit - ***** Survey will close 4/4/26 12pm EDT*****

It's April Eve Eve.

Amy has multiple to do lists in process, so she decided this was a perfect time to embark on a bit of a qualitative research study. Classic Amy.

In case you missed the post yesterday - we have a talk coming up this April entitled "What the Autistic Community Wishes You were Really Aware of this April."

What started as a simple question in our minds, has now morphed into a brief survey (you can anonymously answer the main question with as much or as little information as you like) that we hope people will contribute to so that we can create some more community informed tools this April for use ALL YEAR ROUND.

You can participate if you Autistic or allistic. Just make sure you answer the right question 🤓🤓

Here's the link - https://forms.gle/nyUEep78ef82EKaq8

Feel free to share. Thank you.

Image description- A black question mark turned into an infinity symbol with mirroring rainbow strokes - the words Asking Autistics are underneath

03/31/2026

Lights, music, confidence… 🎭✨

Camp WE:ACT is back for Summer 2026, and we’re inviting autistic middle and high schoolers to take center stage! From show-stopping musical numbers to set and costume design, campers will build performance skills while growing communication, regulation, and self-expression in a supportive, sensory-safe environment.

🎬 This year’s theme: Movie Musicals
🎤 Camper-led song and scene selections
🎨 Creative collaboration from start to final performance

Every camper belongs here—and every voice deserves to be heard.

📅 July 6–10 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
🎟️ Apply now: bit.ly/ACNCamp26

03/30/2026

Coffee & Connections may be taking a little pause for Easter this week… but learning at ACN never stops 💜

If you (or a student in your life) are looking for a meaningful way to grow this summer, our Summer Internship Opportunities are a powerful next step. Interns work directly with autistic youth, build real-world skills, and learn alongside clinicians, educators, and community leaders.

From WE:PLAY to WE:CODE to WE:ACT (and even WE:GO overnight camp!), this is hands-on experience that builds:
✨ Communication
✨ Regulation
✨ Social connection
✨ Confidence and leadership

Whether you're exploring a future career or just want to make a difference, there’s a place for you here.

📅 Apply by May 1
🔗 https://bit.ly/AUCMPRINT

03/27/2026

✨ Calling all performers, dreamers, and Disney lovers! ✨

Our Club AUsome! WE:ACT session is bringing the magic this spring with a Disney-inspired experience your child won’t want to miss. 🎭💫

Designed for autistic children ages 8–12, this club blends music, movement, and creative expression in a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming space where every child can shine.

From acting and storytelling to building confidence and connection—this is where creativity comes to life. 🌟

📅 Mondays | April 13 – May 18
⏰ 4:30–5:30 PM
📍 535 Bandera Rd.
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/ClubActS26

03/27/2026

⏰ Just 1 day to go! ⏰

Tomorrow, we have the absolute honor of hosting Vikram Jaswal, PhD for Coffee & Connections—and this is one you do not want to miss.

Dr. Jaswal’s work is changing the conversation around nonspeaking autism, challenging assumptions and helping all of us better understand what it truly means to listen, connect, and presume competence.

If you’re a caregiver, educator, or professional, this session will shift how you think—and how you show up.

Join us tomorrow!
📅 Friday, March 27
⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM
🔗 bit.ly/ACNRegister

03/26/2026

✨ Honoring advocacy. Celebrating action. ✨

We are so proud to introduce the ACN Ally Award—recognizing the incredible individuals in our community who go above and beyond to support, include, and uplift neurodivergent children, youth, and families.

Allies don’t just believe in inclusion—they show up, speak up, and take action.

Do you know someone who leads with compassion, promotes access, and makes a real difference? Nominate them and help us celebrate the people creating more affirming, inclusive spaces every day.

🏆 Winners will be announced on social media and honored at our annual Summit, where the Ally of the Year will also be recognized.

🔗 Submit a nomination: https://bit.ly/ACNAlly