# @autismspeaks on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DWE0_1XlC4i
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/60593320-autismspeaks-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/e6a4055daa.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-03-19T18:05:45.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** autism speaks (@autismspeaks) — https://gondola.cc/autismspeaks

## Caption

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are recognizing the women in our community – loyal advocates, caregivers, healthcare partners and self-advocates – who are redefining the autism journey at every stage of life. 

For Joy Howard, a nurse, advocate, and mother to her adult son Drakkar, 30, the term “caregiver” isn't just a title—it’s a skilled, constant and often invisible vocation.

Read her story: https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/joy-howard-and-power-supported-caregiver

#redefinepossible #womenshistorymonth #caregivers

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## Tags

redefinepossible, caregivers, womenshistorymonth

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