Autism & Grief Project

The Autism & Grief Project's mission is to help adults with autism navigate and cope with the complexities of grief arising from death and loss. The Autism & Grief online toolkit supports and explores the grief experience with personal and social stories, animated videos, and many other resources. Unique materials are designed for autistic adults and the families, friends, professionals, and faith leaders who support them. Topics include processing the loss of a family member or loved one, death of an animal companion, non-death losses, preparing for funerals, and observing rituals of remembrance. The experience of being excluded, misunderstood or inadequately supported in times of grief has been increasingly recognized as common among autistic adults.