AANE helps Autistic and similarly Neurodivergent people build meaningful, connected lives. We provide individuals, families, and professionals with education, community and support, in an inclusive atmosphere of validation and respect.

AANE is a part of the Flutie 5K because we believe that Autistic people and their families should live life to the fullest! Every year, thousands of Autistic individuals and families turn to AANE and find vital community, connection, and understanding in an inclusive atmosphere of validation and respect. To quote one community member, AANE is "without hyperbole, life-changing."

With funds raised through the Flutie 5K, AANE can continue to fulfill its mission and bring vital programs and resources to those who need them: a parent with a newly-diagnosed child, a teen struggling with the social dynamics of school, a young person entering the workforce for the first time, an older adult looking for meaningful relationships.

Learn more about AANE and join our community at aane.org.