Autistic Youth International, formerly Autism Kids, supports and uplifts Autistic youth from birth to college-age through education, outreach and advocacy.
AYI is a nonprofit by Autists, for Autists. We promote pride, acceptance and inclusion in all we do and work tirelessly to advance the Neurodiversity Movement.
From our inclusive book drives to Neurodiversity Pride Day festivals, we do things differently by focusing on representation, radical acceptance and the reversal of stigma.
Autistic Youth International, formerly Autism Kids, was created by Rebecca Tarrant as a way to increase representation of Autistic children in Charlotte's schools and to spread the celebration of Neurodiversity Pride Day.
To date, we have donated 1,000 inclusive books to Charlotte's Title I schools and are celebrating our fourth Neurodiversity Pride Day Festival in 2026.
Since its inception, Autistic Youth International has grown to serve ages birth to 24 with support, resources and advocacy.
We have many exciting new initiatives as we grow into one of the most influential nonprofits in the city.
But we aren't stopping there - with international partnerships, we are taking the globe by storm and bringing our advocacy to all corners of the world.
Support Autistic Youth International today. Every donation helps fund programs and advocacy for Autistic youth.
Email: info@autisticyouthintl.org