Oftentimes parents, caregivers and educators are at a loss about how best to support an individual with autism because they are overwhelmed by behaviours , inundated with prognoses and clinical jargon, or confused by technical information. This work introduces autism from a non-clinical, humanist perspective emphasizing that we are all more alike than different. Reinforced for the reader is the importance of listening carefully to what people are telling us about valuing differences, personal passions, communication, and holistic wellness.