2024 Board of Directors Applications

Walk on the Wild Side

for Autism

“Roar into action! Registration for Walk on the Wild Side is NOW OPEN!”

We would like to thank the following sponsors for supporting the Autism Society of Acadiana and our mission to help the local community.

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Our Year So Far... and more to come your way!

📅 Look at What We're Up To!

From community celebrations to sensory-friendly fun, our year has been full of connection, creativity, and unforgettable moments! This section is your visual scrapbook of all the incredible events we've hosted so far plus some of the programs and events that we have planned.

🎉 Flip through our collection of flyers to see how we've walked, danced, painted, planted, learned, and laughed together — all while supporting autistic individuals and their families across Acadiana.

Whether you joined us at one event or many, or plan to hang out with us soon, we’re so glad you’re part of our journey. Stay tuned for what’s next — and relive the memories right here

To see what we have planned next, visit our Linktree app:

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What the Autism Society Does

Get Involved

Everyone deserves to live fully. At the core of the Autism Society’s work is a goal to influence meaningful change in support of the Autism community.

Work together, make a difference. Learn more about the Autism Society’s programs including affiliate networks, public policy efforts, training, and safety.

Make an impact!

While people with autism share common characteristics –
each person is unique with his own strengths & weaknesses

What is Autism?

Autism is a neurological (brain) and developmental disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate, to reason, and to interact with others. Autism is a spectrum disorder that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees of severity, and is often found in combination with other disabilities. The term “autism” comes from the Greek “autos” for “self.

With the publication of the DMS-5, the different conditions once found under the umbrella term of Pervasive Developmental Disorders are now called Autism Spectrum Disorders. Individuals should not “lose”‘ their previous diagnosis under the new evaluation system. Those previously diagnosed as having Asperger Syndrome will still be considered to be “on the autism spectrum”.

Learn More About Autism Prevalence

Understanding Autism

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Learn about prevalence, signs & characteristics, causes, screening & diagnosis, and more.

Connect to Knowledge

The Autism Society is your connection to resources, news, events, and support for the Autism community.

Resources

From employment to education to health, and wellness, explore helpful resources to get the support you need.

Autism Society Acadiana Events

Autism Society events provide an incredible opportunity for the Autism community to connect and share experiences. Explore upcoming conferences and local events in your area.

Autism Society Acadiana Event Calendar