When Tera Girardin’s son received an autism diagnosis, she often reflected on these questions: What if we went beyond autism awareness and started practicing autism admiration? What would happen if we allowed those with autism the space to develop at their own pace, for their ideas to be considered, for their strengths to flourish, and for their life challenges to be supported? As her family became immersed in the autism community, Girardin saw firsthand the challenges, joys, and varying experiences of those with autism. She felt compelled to explore the lives of these young individuals in a deeper way. Through the lens of her camera, Girardin captured the inspiring stories of thirty children with autism. Her book, Faces of Autism features messages of inspiration, admiration, and celebration.