With around one in 100 children in the West being diagnosed with autism, some say that autism is a raging epidemic and others that it is simply another way of being. Potential causes range from genetics to toxic poisoning to changing expectations. Some argue that there is no cure, others argue that autism is completely reversible, others wonder why you’d even want to try. Some see autism as a blessing and others as a curse.

The perspective you hold, impacts every single action you take.

There are countless opinions, numerous agendas and few answers. In the end, each parent must choose the path they will pursue for their child.

We provide powerful online tools and a rich range of resources from across the web to empower parents to make decisions about their children and learn to relate to autism.

It's Up to You

This site is dedicated to the families of children with autism. We believe that, as we open up to children with autism, we create new possibilities for them and for us. The work we do at relate to autism begins with love and acceptance: to relate to children with autism and to develop deep and profound connections. We see the beauty in minds that work in mysterious ways and understand the difficulties faced by families whose children are on the spectrum. We see the value in the advice of experts, but acknowledge each parent as the person best qualified to make decisions for their child.