Dear Friends,

I’m always so happy to share news about my dear friend Stephen Shore, who has been such an important part of my life and our shared journey in advocacy. He’s one of my closest friends, and in our friendship he has affectionately nicknamed me his “Moon Lady” - something that always makes me smile.

For those of you who remember the old “Where in the World Is Waldo?” game, just replace Waldo with Stephen Shore and you’ll have a pretty good picture of him! Stephen seems to live on an airplane these days, traveling from one international conference to the next as he shares his wisdom, insight, and passion with audiences around the world.

Stephen, a proud Board Member of the Autism Today Foundation, has recently received some truly well-deserved recognition for his lifelong dedication to autism advocacy, education, and inclusion. The New York State Assembly honoured him with an official proclamation celebrating the incredible impact he has made in advancing understanding and acceptance of autistic individuals. 

He was also recognized through the Children’s & Family Emmy® Awards in his role as Series Advisor for Carl the Collector, a beautiful and groundbreaking PBS Kids series that follows an autistic raccoon navigating everyday life with friends and family. The show continues to help children see neurodiversity in a natural, authentic, and compassionate way - something Stephen has championed throughout his entire career. 

At Autism Today, we are deeply proud of Stephen and grateful for the heart, wisdom, and leadership he continues to bring into everything he does. His work keeps opening doors, shifting perspectives, and helping build a more inclusive world for all of us.

With warmest gratitude,

Karen (Moon Lady)