I'm hearing from many in our community that lately it has been difficult to experience joy. The world is an especially heavy place right now, and any form of comfort may seem hard to come by.

It's amazing how human connection can improve our quality of life during these challenging times. Just interacting with our community for a few minutes always boosts my mood and connects me back to a sense of purpose. And there's really nothing quite like the autistic community. We're authentic, intentional, empathetic, patient and kind.

If you've been feeling numb and longing to be seen by others who "get it," there is a community event out there for you.

Here are some of the opportunities currently available: