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Recent Posts

  • Tommy is on the cover of iRun Magazine!

    September 14, 2017

  • Kanata runner represents Canada at world para championships- Tommy in the Kanata Kourier newspaper following Worlds

    August 11, 2017

  • Kanata runner to compete in world Para championships-Tommy in Kanata Kourier before Worlds

    June 30, 2017

  • Tommy’s story on Rogers show “Celebrate Ottawa”

    June 30, 2017

  • Tommy ran a New 1500m Personal Best of 4:09 on June 7

    June 7, 2017

  • Tommy going to World Para Athletic Championships with Team Canada

    June 7, 2017

  • A Story about Tommy in the Washington Post- May 6, 2017

    May 6, 2017

  • Tommy featured in Runner’s World Magazine

    April 29, 2017

  • New Personal Best of 15:17 in 5000m at UBC Open

    April 2, 2017

  • Tommy on radio show “Ottawa Today” with Mark Sutcliffe

    March 31, 2017

  • Tommy as an Inspiring Customer #BMO200

    March 31, 2017

  • Tommy in Zoom Autism Magazine

    March 31, 2017

  • Radio Interview with Mark Sutcliffe on Rogers Ottawa

    March 31, 2017

  • Update 2017- Tommy’s Paralympic journey

    March 22, 2017

  • A training partner’s blog about getting to know Tommy at Chula Vista

    March 8, 2017

  • Tommy’s Disney “affinity” shared by Owen Suskind and so many others

    February 26, 2017

  • Tommy at Olympic Training Center, Chula Vista, California

    February 19, 2017

  • Visiting Disneyland, 20 years after first attempt at age 5

    February 12, 2017

  • Tommy wins Running-Road Racing award- Ottawa Sports Award 3rd time

    February 2, 2017

  • Whee! Off to California to the Olympic Training Center!

    January 21, 2017

  • Tommy’s 25th Birthday party…you’re invited by video!

    December 24, 2016

  • Tommy wins Road Racer of the Year Ottawa Lions Track Club

    December 2, 2016

  • New Personal Best Half Marathon 1:10:34 at 9 Run Run

    October 15, 2016

  • Tommy ran 10k personal best 32:14 at Chelsea Challenge

    October 13, 2016

  • Tommy wins Half Marathon in Vancouver

    October 5, 2016

  • Tommy wins Sports Excellence Award at ANCA World Autism Festival 2016

    October 3, 2016

  • Tommy wins Wakefield Moonlight River Run 10k

    September 25, 2016

  • Tommy wins Army Run Half Marathon!

    September 24, 2016

  • Canadian Running Magazine story about Tommy’s half marathon win

    September 18, 2016

  • Tommy cheers for Rio Paralympic T20 1500m Race

    September 15, 2016

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Why “Autism Means Friendship”?

When Tommy was about 18, he asked his mom, “What is Autism?” Because Tommy had heard and read the word Autism his whole life, she asked “What do YOU think Autism means?” Tommy thought for a moment, then said “Autism means friendship.” Nothing could be more true, for Tommy.

Tommy’s Autism has brought many friends to him, and each other, from all over the world. Friends drawn to his enthusiasm for life and friendly acceptance of everyone. Friends reaching out to him and sharing laughter, fun, caring and kindness. Whether you have just met Tommy or have known him a long time, Tommy is happy to call you his friend!

We hope you enjoy exploring Tommy’s website! If you have questions, you can contact us on Twitter, Facebook, or write us at info@autismmeansfriendship.com

  • Welcome
  • Blog
  • About Tommy
    • Autism
      • Tommy’s childhood
      • Tommy’s Autism Dog
      • Other Autistic Runners
      • Funny moments
    • Tommy’s Family
      • Tommy’s Lucky Parents
      • Big Brother Paul and sister-in-law Laura
      • Tommy’s Grandma May and Grampa Stewart
      • Tommy’s Cousins
    • Whee!!
    • Artist, story writer, musician
    • FAQ’s
  • Athletics
    • Elite Running- Paralympics, Road Racing
    • Running with the Ottawa Lions Club
    • Tommy the Kayaker
    • Tommy the Rock Climber
    • Tommy the Skier
  • Disney
    • Anastasia- engagement, wedding, love.
    • Disney Half Marathons!
    • Tommy meeting friends at Disney
  • News Stories
  • Support
    • Sponsors:
  • Contact Us
    • We love hearing from you
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