Mateo’s Mission 501c3 Autism advocacy and bullying awareness.

08/25/2026

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A Yale study found that an autonomous robot used in home sessions helped children with autism improve eye contact, communication, and joint attention. Caregivers reported these gains after a month of daily 30-minute interactions, and some improvements continued even when the robot was no longer present. The researchers say the approach could have uses beyond autism, including other learning and support settings.

04/02/2026

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Every year on April 2nd, World Autism Acceptance Day brings an increase in conversations about autism. We see statistics shared.

03/27/2026

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Autistic people are often told they need to learn social skills - as though connection only counts if it follows neurotypical rules. But many Autistic people already have strong social skills. They may communicate honestly, value fairness, form deep and meaningful relationships, and connect in ways....

03/22/2026

Please reach out in Florida Orange County if you have seen this child. He is nonverbal autistic wearing all black.

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01/14/2026

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Practical tips and strategies for families to enjoy Disney World with an autistic child, focusing on preparation, sensory-friendly planning, and stress-free park experiences. Careful planning, rest breaks, and tools like Disney’s Disability Access Service and Sunflower Lanyards make the trip smoot...

01/12/2026

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An autistic Barbie has been added to Mattel's doll line up, which comes equipped with noise-canceling headphones, a pink tablet and a finger clip fidget spinner.

01/09/2026

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He just wanted to protect his son 🥺

After watching his autistic son Zachary Duncan get bullied online, Stuart Duncan decided to create a safer alternative instead of accepting the reality of toxic gaming spaces. He built a private Minecraft server called Autcraft, designed specifically to support autistic children in a calm and respectful environment.

The server is heavily moderated, focused on kindness, and structured to reduce stress and conflict. What began as a small personal solution has grown into a global community of more than 17,000 autistic children who finally have a place where they feel safe and understood.

12/20/2025

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12/09/2025

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Absolutely true...💯💯🎯