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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize that mental health support is an essential part of overall well-being for autistic people and their families.

Navigating a world that isn't always built for different ways of thinking can take a toll, and across the autism community, there is growing recognition that practical resources, supportive care and research that directly impacts quality of life all play an important role in mental health and well-being. In this edition of E-Speaks, we’re bringing together resources to support you in your day-to-day life.

Whether you need a moment of peace, better clinical support, or a community that can relate, we are here for you. We also invite you to explore our updated mental health resource hub for additional support on your journey.

Grantee spotlight: Rethinking what good therapy looks like for autistic adults

Autistic adults often struggle to find mental health care that truly meets their needs. In a new Q&A, autistic researcher and Autism

Speaks grantee Elizabeth Kilgallon shares how her work aims to change that by partnering directly with autistic people to design better training for therapists. Learn how her research will improve access to truly supportive, autism-informed care.

Breaking the cycle: Protecting your peace in a loud world

Constant notifications, breaking news alerts and online stress can quickly become overwhelming. For autistic people already managing daily challenges, that constant input can take an even greater toll on mental health and emotional well-being.

Our updated resources -- shaped by autistic people and families -- offer practical ways to tune out the noise, using simple routines and crisis prevention tools to handle stress before it feels heavy. By swapping the constant alerts for a solid safety plan and a little more "me-time," you can stay informed without feeling overwhelmed, keeping your mental health in a much better place.

Beyond the diagnosis: Why the "whole person" approach matters

For many people, an autism diagnosis can provide clarity and direction. But co-occurring conditions like ADHD, anxiety or depression can sometimes go unrecognized,

leaving important support needs unmet. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Dr. Darren O’Reilly explores why understanding the full picture matters, and how recognizing overlapping traits and experiences can lead to more effective, personalized support.

Supporting mental health through movement with Autism Fit

Mental health support doesn’t only happen in a therapist’s office. Research shows that movement and physical activity can help reduce stress and support emotional well-being. That’s the idea behind our Autism Fit

workout videos led by Tanner Smith (Love on the Spectrum) and Eva Erickson (Survivor). Created for autistic adults by autistic adults, the videos are designed to make movement feel fun, engaging and easy to incorporate into everyday life.