Social Media on the Spectrum: 6 Autism Instagram Accounts to Follow
As humans in the digital age, social media sites like Instagram have the power to forge new connections, foster a sense of community, and help each and every one of our unique abilities blossom. For families and loved ones of teens with autism, it can be especially comforting to find support amongst other people who can understand the experience of life on the spectrum, even if they don’t share the same zip code.
If you’re looking for a daily dose of people who “get it”, here are 5 Instagram accounts to add to your social media feed.
The 6 Best Autism Instagram Accounts to Add to Your Feed
Haley Moss | @haley.moss
After being diagnosed with autism at age 3, Haley Moss’s parents were told she might never be able to live independently or work in anything but a minimum wage job. Fast forward to present day, where Moss is the first woman with autism to pass the Florida Bar Exam. (Go Haley!)
Today she is a licensed attorney, author, artist, and advocate for people with autism and disability acceptance. Her Instagram account passionately challenges others to view the world from her perspective and encourages them to focus on everything people with autism can achieve, rather than their limitations.
2. Neurodivergent Lou | @neurodivergent_lou
Louise Chandler, the creator behind the account Neurodivergent Lou, is a 21-year-old documenting her journey in the world as a neurodivergent person. Her account offers a refreshingly honest perspective about life as a girl with autism and focuses on raising neurodiversity awareness, educating others about life on the spectrum, and providing resources and coping mechanisms for people who have received an autism diagnosis.
3. Finding Cooper’s Voice | @findingcoopersvoice
Kate Swenson is a devoted mother of four who began blogging following her son Cooper’s autism diagnosis. Finding Cooper’s Voice aims to share an authentic perspective of one family's journey through a compassionate and honest lens. Her account also regularly features intimate glimpses of what it’s like to raise a child with autism, as well as guest contributions from other parents of children and teens on the spectrum. This insight into life with autism has blossomed into a community of advocates committed to making the world a more welcoming place for individuals with special needs and their families.
4. Jeremiah Josey | @jercookingadventure
If your teen is interested in the culinary arts, Jeremiah Josey’s account serves as an inspirational reminder of what people with autism are capable of achieving. Jeremiah, a 24-year-old pastry chef, author, and advocate, shares advice and posts about his experiences attending culinary school and navigating life as a young adult with autism, encouraging others to follow their hearts and dreams. Bonus—he also posts adorable pictures of his miniature schnauzer, Joseph the dog on his own Instagram page @josephjojojosey!
5. 21 and Sensory | @21andsensory
21 and Sensory is an Instagram account run by a woman named Emily—an illustrator, graphic designer, and podcaster from the UK who was diagnosed with autism and sensory processing disorder at the age of 25. Her account features easy-to-understand digital illustrations that she creates to educate people on the complexities of living with autism and sensory challenges. If you’re looking for creative visuals and infographics that offer a firsthand perspective of autism’s unique experiences, be sure to give her account a follow.
6. The Autism Dad | @theautismdad
Rob Gorski is a father to 3 sons on the autism spectrum, as well as a blogger and podcast host. Gorski shares his challenges and triumphs as a single parent of multiple children with autism. Since starting his blog in 2010, he realized the impact sharing his experience could have on other parents whose children have received an autism diagnosis. Both his blog and his Instagram aim to acknowledge, validate, and uplift other parents and educate people about both the hurdles and the joys of raising a child on the spectrum.
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