Autism & Grief
Autistic adults describe their experiences of grief and loss in this award-winning six-minute video by Exceptional Minds, a Hollywood studio that trains and employs animation artists on the autism spectrum.
For Autistic Adults
For Family, Friends & Support People
For Clergy & Other Professionals
The goal of this website is to validate the grief experiences of autistic adults while recognizing the many strengths and challenges of autism. The use of identity-first language (“an autistic adult” or “an autistic”) and person-first language (“an adult with autism”) is a personal choice. The creators of this site consulted with autistic researchers and advocates to understand the range of views regarding language use and decided to use a variety of styles throughout the website as an indication of respect for all views.
Click here to learn more about the Autism & Grief Project’s guiding principles.
Suggestions offered on this website should always be adapted to meet individual needs and situations.