What does autism look like? In Faces of Autism: Inspiration. Admiration. Celebration., photographer and author Tera Girardin turns her camera toward a group of incredible children—and shows us.
Through thirty candid, joyful portraits, Girardin reveals the individuality and brilliance within the autism spectrum. Each face reflects a story, a gift, and a new way of being in the world. With heartfelt reflections throughout, Faces of Autism invites readers to move beyond stereotypes and instead admire what makes these children unique.
“Awareness is only the beginning. Admiration is where change begins.” — Tera Girardin
Inside you’ll find:
- Over 30 full-color portraits captured in natural light
- Honest, uplifting reflections that reframe autism as a source of creativity and connection
- Insights that help parents, educators, and advocates appreciate rather than fear neurodiversity
- A meaningful keepsake for families, schools, clinics, and coffee tables
Featured by outlets including KARE 11 News, Paste Magazine, and The Autism Society of Minnesota, this book has inspired thousands to see autism not as a diagnosis, but as a spectrum of extraordinary possibility.
Whether you are a parent, educator, therapist, or simply someone who believes in the beauty of difference, Faces of Autism will open your eyes and your heart. Because when we celebrate what makes each child shine, we change the way the world sees autism—one face at a time.
