Honoring Autism Acceptance Month 2026
April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to deepen understanding, celebrate neurodiversity, and commit to creating communities where autistic people are respected, valued, and fully included.
Autism is a natural and lifelong form of human neurodiversity. It influences how people experience and engage with the world, including communication, social connection, sensory experiences, and ways of thinking and learning. There is no single way to be autistic. Autistic people are as diverse as any other group. Some communicate using spoken language, while others use writing, gestures, sign language, or AAC, often in combination. Approximately 1 in 100 people worldwide are autistic. Many of the challenges autistic people encounter stem not from autism itself, but from social attitudes and environments that are not designed with neurodiversity in mind. When we prioritize acceptance, accessibility, and inclusion, everyone benefits.
20% Aluminum Boards discount all month long
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) includes tools and strategies that support communication. For some autistic individuals, AAC can provide visual supports, help express ideas and increase participation. It does not replace speech, but offers additional ways for people to communicate in methods that work best for them.
This month, we’re offering a 20% discount on all aluminum boards. Based on Super Core from Grid, they feature a research-based vocabulary that’s easy to use. These boards are designed for public spaces and offer an intuitive symbol library to support communication.
Available in ten vocabulary options
Creating inclusive spaces is about ensuring that every person feels seen, heard, and valued. Each day without access is a missed opportunity for someone to connect, to express themselves, and to belong. It’s important that we come together now to build communities where everyone has a voice.
More ways we're honoring Autism Acceptance Month
through AAC support
Throughout April, we’ll be sharing stories and resources across our channels to celebrate communication and support understanding of AAC.
50% off Grid for iPad - making AAC more accessible
To help make AAC more accessible, we’re offering 50% off Grid for iPad from April 20 through April 30.
Grid for iPad includes symbol and text-based vocabularies designed to support communication for people with different abilities and communication needs. This limited-time offer gives families and individuals an opportunity to explore AAC and discover new ways to communicate.
Sharing user stories
Hearing from people who use AAC is one of the most powerful ways to understand how AAC supports lives. Sharing a journey invites perspective, deepens understanding, fosters empathy, and encourages more meaningful support for those who tell their story. As part of this campaign, we’ll be spotlighting user stories, showing how AAC supports communication, confidence, and independence.
Practical strategies for supporting communication
Throughout the month, we’ll also be sharing practical insights to help communication partners feel more confident supporting AAC.
Specialists will explore AAC and neurodiversity, highlighting why a one-size-fits-one approach is important when supporting communication. A new blog exploring how Symoji can support communication in the classroom will also be shared throughout the month.
Promoting acceptance and understanding
Autism Acceptance Month is about learning from autistic people—recognizing diverse communication methods like AAC and building understanding that leads to true inclusion.
By sharing stories, guidance, and practical resources, we hope to support more families, professionals, and communities in exploring AAC and discovering new ways to connect and communicate.
Follow along throughout April as we share more stories and insights across our channels.