Autism is a developmental condition that affects speech, social interaction, and non-verbal communication. Typically, nothing about how people with autism look sets them apart from others, but they may communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. Autism Acceptance Month aims to promote awareness of the condition, celebrate the differences among people, and encourage the acceptance and inclusion of individuals with autism. 

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One action you can take on the road to being more accepting is to read books written by autistic authors about autism and people on the autism spectrum--check out a few recommendations below. You can also talk to your librarian, Ms. Masters, who was diagnosed with autism as an adult.