Reillyslife

04/11/2026

Just wanted to share this link as a genuinely valuable resource.

This is from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network ASAN, an organization run by and for autistic people. That matters.

There’s a strong collection of books and materials written by people on the spectrum, which can be incredibly helpful for kids and teens who are newly diagnosed, and for families trying to better understand how to support them.

Their core message is simple but important: “Nothing about us without us.”
That means autistic voices should be part of every conversation about autism, not spoken for, but listened to and centered. 

If you’re navigating a recent diagnosis, or just looking to understand things better, this is a solid place to start.

Books Welcome to the Autistic Community!Bienvenidos a la Comunidad AutistaStart Here: a guide for parents of autistic kidsKnowing Why: Adult-Diagnosed Autistic People on Life and AutismNavigating College:A Handbook on Self AdvocacyEmpowering Leadership:A Systems Change Guide for Autistic College Stu...

04/03/2026

Reilly will be arriving soon! Where is he going?

04/01/2024

It’s been a long time since Reilly has been active, but things are changing and evolving. We will have an exciting announcement in the coming weeks. The wheels have been stuck for too long so Reilly’s life is evolving!

April is Autism Acceptance Month. The recognition raises awareness about autism acceptance and promotes inclusion and connectedness for people with autism.

From ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network) : There is no one way to be autistic. Some autistic people can speak, and some autistic people need to communicate in other ways. Some autistic people also have intellectual disabilities, and some autistic people don’t. Some autistic people need a lot of help in their day-to-day lives, and some autistic people only need a little help. All of these people are autistic, because there is no right or wrong way to be autistic. All of us experience autism differently, but we all contribute to the world in meaningful ways. We all deserve understanding and acceptance.

04/02/2021

This is the 10th anniversary of April being dedicated to Autism acceptance.

From ASAN
"Autism Acceptance Month was created by and for the autistic community to change the conversation around autism, shifting it away from stigmatizing “autism awareness” language that presents autism as a threat to be countered with vigilance. Ten years ago, when Autism Acceptance Month started, advocacy organizations run by non-autistic people spoke openly about working towards a future in which “autism is a word for the history books.” In contrast, autism acceptance emphasizes that autistic people belong — that we deserve welcoming communities, inclusive schools and workplaces, and equal opportunities. In the last ten years, we have seen real progress. Many autism organizations run by non-autistic people initially resisted “acceptance” language; over time, some of them have come to adopt it. We welcome this change."

https://autisticadvocacy.org/2021/04/acceptance-is-an-action-asan-statement-on-10th-anniversary-of-aam/

Reillys life is still in the works. It's been a long process with lots of starts and stops, but each hurdle we hit gives us more creative input and more value to the project. We will see the light of day!

www.reillyslifeshow.com

03/06/2020

Representation matters ❤️

07/07/2019

Progress!

‘What exactly does that mean? For starters, at least 80 percent of the park staff will receive specialized training (in areas such as communication, motor skills and sensory and emotional awareness) in order to meet the needs of all children, especially those with special needs. Sensory guides will be available to help parents plan activities based on their child’s specific needs, and the park will have quiet rooms and low-sensory areas for times when kids may need to take a break.’

04/04/2019

This is a great resource for newly diagnosed Autistic adolescents and adults. Download the booklets at this link👇

Welcome To The Autistic Community This handbook, written in plain language, welcomes newly-diagnosed autistic people and autistic people who have just learned of their diagnosis to the Autistic community. It addresses the most common questions that people may have about their diagnosis, emphasizes t...

04/04/2019

4 years ago today we were getting ready to start fundraising for Reillys life.
We made our goal on Kickstarter. With those funds, we established our company, paid our writer, animator, consultants and other involved parties. Since then we have been working with other parties to bring this story to life. Work and life has slowed down the process but we are still in the game.
I am eternally grateful to everyone who donated to our project and continue to ask about the shows progression. I am hopeful that we can 'kickstart' the momentum again in the coming weeks and months and bring this show to life!
I will keep you posted!!!

04/30/2018

We are still working towards this vision

Someday, TV will give us autistic characters who aren't all awkward savants. In the meantime, we'll keep claiming characters for our own.

10/14/2017

Love this technology. Giving people a voice that they can choose!