ANI is run by and for autistic people.
Autistic lives are meaningful and worthwhile lives.
Supports for autistic people should be aimed at helping them to compensate, navigate, and function in the world, not at changing them into non-autistic people or isolating them from the world. ANI provides a forum for autistic people to share information, peer support, and tips for coping and problem-solving. Autistic people of all ages and all levels of ability and skill are entitled to adequate and appropriate support services. ANI advocates for appropriate services and civil rights for ALL autistic people. ANI provides a social outlet for autistic people to explore and participate in autistic social experiences.