Autism Acceptance Spirit Week is April 4th-8th this year! This tradition was started by The Neurodivergent Teacher in 2018, and she continued it again in 2019 and 2020. Check out the themes of each day for 2022 below! You can also get this awesome flyer (with editable dates) that is printer-friendly to use in your classrooms or home.
Magnificent Mind Monday
Autism is a neurological variation, which means the brains of autistic people work differently than the brains of allistic (non-autistic) people—and that’s amazing! Celebrate how amazing it is that all our minds work in different, wonderful ways by wearing a fun hat and/or wild hair!
Neurodiversity Tuesday
To celebrate the beauty in the diverse spectrum of the human mind, wear rainbow and/or tie-dyed clothes to school!
What’s Your Passion Wednesday
One characteristic of autism is to show an incredibly focused passion for topics of interest. What are you passionate about? Dress up to show something you love!
Autism Acceptance Day
Love and acceptance go a long way. Wear red or gold to show your support and acceptance of autistic individuals!
Sensory Friendly Friday
Autistic people often have a variety of sensory sensitivities. Dress up today in your most comfy clothes (including school-appropriate PJs). Use as much natural light in your classroom instead of fluorescents as possible, and/or wear sunglasses.
