Firefly Autism

08/07/2026

🌱 We're so proud to share that PBS recently highlighted our Earl Lee Evans Sensory and Community Garden!

This outdoor classroom helps our learners build communication, coping, and behavior regulation skills through hands on activities like planting and harvesting. Designed with input from learners, staff, community members, and Skyscape Gardens, the garden also supports research into whether hands on food experiences can help learners feel more comfortable trying nutritious foods, with support from a horticultural therapist through Denver Urban Gardens.

Grateful to everyone who helped bring this space to life. 💛

At Firefly Autism, the Earl Lee Evans Sensory and Community Garden ...

06/26/2026

"My first RBT job was at FireFly almost 9 years ago, and the dedication to supporting the Autism community has stuck with me all this time."

That dedication brought Kayla M. full circle! Kayla rejoined the FireFly team as Assistant Director of Center-Based Operations! There's no better endorsement of a mission than someone who returns to it years later. Welcome back, Kayla. ✨

06/19/2026

🌈♾️Thank you for celebrating Autistic Pride Day with Firefly Autism. 🌈♾️

Whether you shared a story, made a donation, commented on a post or simply took time to learn, you helped make this day meaningful.

Together, we’re creating a community where autistic individuals are valued, respected, and empowered.

06/18/2026

♾️Today is Autistic Pride Day! ♾️

As we celebrate autistic individuals and the incredible contributions they make to our community, we invite you to help create opportunities for autistic learners and families.

Every gift helps Firefly provide life-changing support, education, and resources.

Donate today: https://fireflyautism.org/autistic-pride-day-2026/

06/18/2026

🌈🌈🌈Today is Autistic Pride Day! ✨✨✨

Today we celebrate autistic joy, autistic voices, autistic strengths, and autistic identities.

Join us in honoring the individuals who make our community stronger every day.

If you’d like to celebrate with a gift, your support helps Firefly continue creating opportunities for autistic individuals to thrive.

♾️Donate here: https://fireflyautism.org/autistic-pride-day-2026/

06/17/2026

“What does autistic pride mean to you?”

Today we’re highlighting the voice of Everdine A.:

“Autism, means seeing the world as beautiful, safe place. Autism individuals see the world 🌎 as beautiful, not the ugliness that is happening. They are so happy and engaging. My son taught me how to slow down and enjoy life. Open my eyes to things I haven't noticed before.” - Everdine A., Firefly Autism Parent

Share what autistic pride means to you in the comments!

06/17/2026

Tomorrow is Autistic Pride Day!

As we celebrate autistic individuals and the incredible contributions they make to our community, we invite you to help create opportunities for autistic learners and families.

Every gift helps Firefly provide life-changing support, education, and resources.

Donate today: https://fireflyautism.org/autistic-pride-day-2026/

06/16/2026

“What does autistic pride mean to you?”

Today we’re highlighting the voice of Austin S.:

“Over the last two years of my kids attending ABA, Speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, the growth I have seen in my kids has made me immensely proud not only to be a dad of two wonderfully individual kids but to be an RBT working towards a future where every kid with autism can not only overcome the challenges they face, but come out on top.” - Austin S., Firefly Autism Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)

Share what autism pride means to you in the comments!

06/15/2026

Autistic Pride Day is coming up on June 18!

Created by autistic individuals for autistic individuals, Autistic Pride Day is a celebration of identity, community, and neurodiversity.

This week, we’ll be sharing stories from learners, families, staff and community members about what autistic pride means to them.

Follow along and join us in celebrating the unique strengths and perspectives that make our community so special.

06/12/2026

[A Learner] after being taught self regulation for many months independently gave himself squeezes to self regulate during a tough time.

-Firefly Behavior Technician

Behind every "without prompting" moment are months of patient teaching, modeling, and trust-building. Shoutout to our incredible technicians who celebrate these wins like the milestones they truly are, because a learner independently regulating during a crisis IS the win of the year. 🙌