The autism rights movement is a civil rights movement that advocates for the acceptance, inclusion, and empowerment of autistic people. There are various synonyms that can be used to refer to this movement, including the neurodiversity movement, the autism self-advocacy movement, and the disability rights movement. The neurodiversity movement emphasizes the diversity of human brains and promotes the idea that neurological differences should be accepted and celebrated. The autism self-advocacy movement is driven by autistic people themselves who work to improve the lives of other autistic individuals. Finally, the disability rights movement is a broader movement advocating for the rights of all individuals with disabilities.