This year, we’re proud to open applications for the 2026 Autism Can Do Scholarship. Applications are due by June 30, 2026.
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.
We’re thrilled to welcome the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism as the newest partner in our Giving Back Program! In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, John’s Crazy Socks will donate 10% from every sale of our autism-themed products to support the Flutie Foundation’s incredible work. This partnership reflects our shared mission of promoting inclusion, supporting individuals with autism, and showing what people with differing abilities can do. Join us in giving back—shop our Autism Awareness Collection and help make a difference, one sock at a time.
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.
April is Autism Awareness Month, and John’s Crazy Socks proudly offers the world’s largest collection of autism-themed socks! More than just a fashion statement, these socks celebrate inclusion and support the autism community—plus, 10% of every sale goes to the Autism Society of America. Shop now and wear your support with pride!
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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.
