Organizations like the Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) and local support groups are also providing spaces for autistic adults to connect, share experiences, and advocate for better understanding across workplaces, healthcare settings, and social environments. Resources from groups like the CDC, Autism Speaks, or ASAN can help increase understanding of how autism presents at different life stages. Resources from groups like the CDC, Autism Speaks, or ASAN can help increase understanding of how autism presents at different life stages.