David Petrovic is an autistic teacher, author, and motivational speaker. As his mother, I have witnessed and shared in much of his journey to pursue his dreams. Together we have interacted with countless people through our writings and presentations. And our website has been central to our mission.

I've always wondered about the term “Autism Awareness.” To me, it's about more than understanding autism. Instead, we should share awareness that autistic individuals are people, just like anyone else. They are unique in their brain processes, but they deserve the same rights, treatment, and quality of life as others. Although schools promote “best practices” and quality education, are they really addressing the needs of the individual?