Its Okay To Be Different Autism Ugly Christmas Sweater Snowman Rainbow Scarf Cardinal Xmas

It’s Okay to Be Different, Spelled Out in Every Color of the Rainbow

The words run across the chest in big block letters, every one in a different color, with a smaller line set beside the snowman that says “Same People, Brighter Holidays.” The Its Okay To Be Different Autism Ugly Christmas Sweater is a deep green holiday sweater for autistic kids, teens, and adults, and for the family and friends standing next to them. It is unisex, so a mom and her son can wear the same one to the same table. The message is plain and kind. Nobody has to explain it.

Our snowman keeps his eyes closed and smiles like he just heard the best news of the day. He wears a red Santa hat with a white pom-pom and a scarf striped in every rainbow color, and a small red cardinal has landed on one of his twig hands. His cheeks are rosy. The whole scene feels calm, like someone who is comfortable being exactly who he is in the middle of winter.

A Snowman, a Cardinal, and Puzzle Pieces Along the Sleeves

Around the sleeves and hem, bright puzzle pieces in yellow, blue, red, and orange sit between white snowflakes, little hearts, and rows of red and cream patterning. At the snowman’s feet, three small snow-covered houses glow with lit windows, with pine trees tucked in between them. It is a busy sweater in the best ugly-sweater way, and every busy corner points back to the same idea: autism is part of who someone is, and the holidays are brighter with everyone at the table.

We designed it for the ugly sweater contest at work and for the family dinner where a nephew finally gets to wear something that tells his side of the story. Parents can pick up a matching one for themselves. A teacher or an uncle who wants to show up for an autistic kid will find it easy to wear and an easy way to start a conversation.

Can This Autism Ugly Christmas Sweater Be Worn Past the Holiday Party?

Yes. The rainbow message and puzzle pieces suit autism awareness events and school days all through the colder months, and the snowman and cardinal fit any winter gathering, from a December concert to a January snow day.

Somewhere on that outstretched twig, a small red cardinal is already waiting for whoever puts this sweater on first.