A NP formed to raise funds for special events specifically for children on the spectrum at venues where kids and parents can have fun and be themselves. Auptimism.org, founded by the parents of two boys with autism, is a non-profit organization formed to raise funds for special events specifically for children on the spectrum at venues where kids and parents can have fun and be themselves. The main purpose of Auptimism is to fund and organize free events geared specifically for individuals on the spectrum, where they are free to fully enjoy fun and exciting locations entirely to themselves. Though a trained and highly qualified staff is provided for play, guidance and safety, and while it is strongly encouraged for parents to mingle, network and support one another, the essence of our organization is to allow parents and their special needs children to interact in public places the way they want to.