Last week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, issued a series of statements about autism that have sparked a national dialogue. As the head of a major government department, his words carry weight and merit a thoughtful, measured response.
This essay is not just a critique; it is a vision for how we can think better, act better, and lead better. At its core, it is a call to replace fear with understanding and to reaffirm the dignity of every human life.
John’s Crazy Socks, alongside the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism and Rangam, has announced the winners of the Seventh Annual Autism Can Do Scholarship. First-place winner Evelyn Walters will receive a $5,000 scholarship, and her "Bee Kind" sock design will be produced and sold. Runner-ups Allison McGoldrick and Wilbert Sullivan will also receive scholarships for their creative sock designs. With nearly 400 applicants, this scholarship continues to celebrate the talents and achievements of individuals on the autism spectrum.
John’s Crazy Socks is excited to announce the 2025 Autism Can Do Scholarship, celebrating creativity and the talents of individuals on the autism spectrum. U.S. residents with autism can apply by March 15, 2025, by submitting an application, a personal statement, and a sock design. Co-sponsored by the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and Rangam, this scholarship highlights the potential of neurodiverse talent. Winners will be announced in April 2025.
Visit John’s Crazy Socks to learn more and apply today!
At John’s Crazy Socks, more than half our colleagues have a differing ability and many of them have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We love our colleagues and are fortunate that they work with us. They do great work and play a key role in helping us fulfill our mission to spread happiness.
We grow frustrated when we hear people make false assumptions or repeat false information about people with autism. In this article, we want to bust up eight falsehoods or misunderstandings about Autism.
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