Dear Friends,

On this Christmas Day, I want to send a little warmth your way and thank you for being such a special part of the Autism Today family. 

Whether you’re celebrating with loved ones, enjoying a quiet moment of calm, or finding joy in your own meaningful traditions, please know you’re held in our hearts today.

This community shines because of you—your resilience, your kindness, and the way you lift one another up. It’s an honour to walk alongside you and to continue building a world where every autistic voice, gift, and story is celebrated.

Wishing you peace, comfort, and moments of true connection this holiday season.
 

With love and gratitude,

Karen & the Autism Today Team

PS, a Holiday Bonus! A personal gift for you:

As someone deep in the heart of the autism world, you know that the journey doesn’t end with a diagnosis, it’s a lifelong path of navigating new chapters from childhood through adulthood.

I’ve been on this journey for 35 years now. Over that time, I’ve had the privilege of authoring books like Chicken Soup for the Soul: Children with Special Needs and hosting dozens of conferences across North America. I don’t claim to be a "know-it-all," but I have spent over three decades connecting the dots between those in need and the experts who can help.

I wanted to find a way to make all the knowledge I’ve gathered since founding Autism Today in 1998 accessible to everyone, everywhere.

I’ve spent the last year pouring my life’s work and "lessons learned" into a new platform. It’s a digital protégé designed to give you a leg up by providing targeted support and answers whenever you need them.

I’d love for you to try the platform for free here's the link to my digital protégé https://apexreplicant.ai/expert/karen-simmons - you'll get a coupon for your first session free once you sign up.  And, as a thank you, I also want to give you a sample of my latest book, Little Rainman Too, to help share the perspective of what the spectrum looks like in children today.

I hope you have a beautiful holiday season, and I look forward to connecting more in 2026.

With gratitude,

Karen Simmons, Founder, Autism Today