These colors represent important ideas connected to this flag and community.
History
The Autistic Progress Pride Flag is a contemporary variant of the Progress Pride Flag that incorporates symbolism representing the autistic community. It combines the six horizontal rainbow stripes of the traditional pride flag with the light blue, pink, and white chevron design of the Progress Pride Flag, and adds the gold infinity symbol associated with the neurodiversity and autism acceptance movements. The infinity symbol, often displayed in gold or rainbow colors, has become a widely recognized emblem within autistic communities and the broader neurodiversity movement as a representation of the infinite diversity and different ways of being neurodivergent. This flag emerged from recognition of the significant overlap between autistic individuals and LGBTQ+ communities, as research and community experience indicate higher rates of gender diversity and sexual orientation diversity among autistic people. The flag serves as a symbol of inclusion for autistic LGBTQ+ people and represents intersectional advocacy that acknowledges both autism acceptance and LGBTQ+ rights.
