Autistic Youth International

06/14/2026

Join us for Charlotte’s first-ever Neurodiversity Pride Day Celebration for Adults!

This event is intended for adults (18+) who identify as Neurodivergent, Disabled, or who are exploring their Neurodivergent identity.

Whether you’re Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexic, Disabled, have a mental health condition, are questioning your neurotype, or simply want to connect with others who understand your experiences, you are welcome here.

Neurodiversity Pride Day celebrates the idea that neurological differences are a natural and valuable part of human diversity. This is a chance to meet new people, make friends, share experiences, and celebrate what makes us unique.

🌈 Neurodivergent-led
🤝 Community and connection
💬 Meet other local adults
🎉 Celebrate Neurodiversity Pride Day together

Coming alone? That’s completely okay. Many people attend community events on their own. There is no expectation to socialize in any particular way. Whether you want to meet lots of new people, have a few conversations, or simply be around other neurodivergent and disabled adults, you are welcome.

📅 Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Free Range Brewing

Please share with anyone who may be interested.

Different is Necessary!

06/14/2026

Don’t miss Tuesday’s celebration of Charlotte’s 1st Neurodiversity Pride Day from 7-9 pm at Free Range Brewing!

We are celebrating minds of all kinds and bodies of all abilities, so eat, drink and be merry - we did it!

06/14/2026

We made it official - Neurodiversity Pride Day has come to Charlotte, and Autistic Youth International couldn’t be more excited!

Join us for a celebration of minds of all kinds and bodies of all abilities this Tuesday!

06/13/2026

Now an official holiday in Charlotte, join Autistic Youth International this Tuesday as we celebrate Neurodiversity Pride Day!

06/13/2026

Join us as we celebrate Neurodiversity Pride Day being an official observance on the Charlotte city calendar!

This event is for the visibly and invisibly Disabled adults of Charlotte, happening this week:

🗓️ Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 7-9:00 pm
📍 Free Range Brewing

Eat, drink and be merry - WE DID IT!

06/12/2026

HALL OF SHAME:

Do not give these people your money. They are charlatans hawking snake oil potions, promising that if your non-speaking Autistic child takes their product that their speech will be improved.

These outrageous claims have not been endorsed and recognized by the FDA. If you fear nutritional gaps in your child’s safe foods diet, take them to the doctor.

No amount of vitamins can make a non-speaking child speak. They are preying on you - don’t let them.

06/12/2026

Our dear friends and affiliates ASAN have an amazing webinar coming up for the NeuroQ***r and Disabled Q***r communities. Don’t miss it!

It’s Pride Month! Our June webinar is all about LGBTQ+ resources for people with IDD. Register now and join us on Tuesday, June 23rd at 4pm ET! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jdr09vB3SxeUgDgQ3RpAdg #/registration

06/12/2026

Our Autistic children will continue to be left behind unless we support our educators.

Multiple states are suing after the U.S. Department of Education abruptly canceled millions of dollars in grants that were supposed to go toward training special education teachers.

06/11/2026

Join us as we celebrate Charlotte’s first official observance of Autistic Youth International’s Neurodiversity Pride Day this Tuesday! Adults only - details soon!

06/11/2026

Real talk for a couple of the other Autism nonprofits in Charlotte: where the hell is your Pride?

You do realize by not acknowledging Pride Month that you are giving a middle finger to the very large intersectional group, the NeuroQ***r, don’t y’all?

So many Autistic people are also part of the LGBTQIA+ community. You absolutely cannot support one without the other.

Their identities and lived experiences are vital to the collective whole. Honor that and what it means to be NeuroQ***r. No one is saying you have to run down the streets in nothing but a rainbow wig and body paint, but the least you could do is put up a post wishing people a Happy Pride Month and affirming your support of the community.

So, suck it up and show your Pride - stop being weenies. 🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭