Orizzonteautismo

Orizzonte Autismo is a nonprofit association based in Prato, Italy, founded in 2011 by families of autistic young people. The organization works to support families and promote progress, inclusion, and greater public awareness of autism. Guided by the belief that collective action can make a meaningful difference in the community, it shares a message of hope and encourages people to approach autism with understanding and openness.

The association’s activities include working with young people on exercises in local businesses, helping make Prato more autism-friendly, and promoting inclusive opportunities such as summer activities for children and young people with autism. Through its initiatives, news, and community engagement, Orizzonte Autismo aims to create practical opportunities for participation and strengthen local awareness. The organization welcomes contact from people interested in its work and invites supporters to contribute through donations, including Italy’s five-per-thousand tax allocation. Its message, “Autism is not contagious, a smile is,” reflects its positive, community-focused approach.