Mariautis was born from love, loss, and a deep desire to care for those who feel invisible.

It began with the memory of Antônio José, an autistic father with a gentle heart and a brilliant mind. He faced the silent weight of depression like so many autistic adults who are misunderstood and unsupported. When he passed away, he left behind his daughter Maria, a beautiful autistic child who doesn't speak with words, but speaks with presence, love, and light.

Mariautis honors all the Marias, and all the families who live with autism and carry silent pain.
We exist to break that silence through community, compassion, creative expression, and connection.

This is a space where autistic people and their families are not only accepted they are celebrated.

We are here for every child who communicates in their own way.
For every parent trying their best.
For every soul who’s ever felt too quiet to be heard.

Mariautis is not just a foundation.
It's a tribute, a hug, a shared voice a light in the dark