Do You Know What Autism Looks Like?
MBTA Campaign Educates Commuters
Millions of commuters in Massachusetts are learning more about autism spectrum disorders as they view our award-winning public awareness campaign that puts a human face on the disorder.
This year’s campaign includes 1,000 informational pieces displayed in subway stations and on subway cars, buses, and commuter trains across the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) system.
Technology and Creativity Help Student and Family Realize Milestone

Suzanne and Michael decided their son’s autism was not going to prevent him from having a bar mitzvah. And they were not alone. Matthew’s teachers at the May Center school in Woburn, Mass., had an idea of how they could use technology to give Matthew a “voice” for this very important milestone in his life.
Read about how an iPad and an anything-is-possible mindset culminated in an extraordinary celebration for Matthew and his family. Read Matthew’s story in the Boston Globe and view it on Fox News.
Commentary: Rising Autism Rates Increase Responsibilities for All of Us
May is National Mental Health Month - learn more
Advisory: 10 Things Not to Say to Families of Children with Autism
CDC: U.S. Kids with Autism up 78% in Past Decade (CNN)
Free upcoming parent trainings
Topic Center: Helping troubled young adults
View a video about our programs and services
Watch our video/slideshow of the May Center Prom!
National Autism Center publishes new parent manual; free download available




