04/02/2026
Today is World Autism Day! Notice I did not choose an image of a child? Why? Because all too often we forget that children that have autism grow up to be adults with autism who may have uniquely special needs.
Did You Know?
In Texas, you can add a voluntary indicator to your driver’s license or state ID to let law enforcement know you are autistic or have another communication-related disability. Doing so allows officers understand communication differences during police interactions, which can literally save lives!
Texas driver’s licenses and Identification Cards offer a “Communication Impediment with a Peace Officer” notice, which appears on your license and is supported by a doctor’s certification using Form DL‑101 submitted to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
If you or a loved one has autism and this is a concern for you, please take advantage of this much needed tool.