In light of the difficult time I've been having communicating with Autism Speaks, I'd like to incorporate another Autism Social Change group into this blog.
The Autism Society of America has been around a little longer than Autism Speaks, though Autism Speaks is more prevalent on a national level. Where the Autism Society of America succeeds is in its many local chapters. While Autism speaks plans large-scale events in metropolitan areas like Dallas, New York and San Fransisco, the Autism Society of America has successfully established communities in smaller cities across the US.
Additionally, the Autism Society of America is more educator/parent friendly. They provide tips for parents about what movie theaters are providing 'sensory friendly films.' They also promote an idea called 1Power4Autism which suggest that everyday people plan events to promote autism awareness.
The differences between these groups is pretty significant. Autism Speaks is good at gaining national attention, raising funds from large companies, and raising awareness about legislation. The Autism Society of America promotes individual volunteerism, aids parents dealing with autistic children, and provides resources for adults with autism. As an individual, I find that the Autism Society of America is more personal and more informative, however there is no doubt that Autism Speaks is more successful in terms of large-scale fundraising and achieving legislation goals.
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