Love on the Spectrum star Abbey Romeo will receive The Help Group’s Spirit of Hope Award in recognition of her inspiring advocacy and positive representation of autistic adults.
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. – Love on the Spectrum star Abbey Romeo will receive The Help Group’s Spirit of Hope Award in recognition of her inspiring advocacy and positive representation of autistic adults.
The award will be presented at The Help Group’s 29th Annual Summit on Neurodiversity & Well-Being, taking place NOVEMBER 14 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
Abbey, whose openness and optimism on the hit Netflix series have resonated with millions, has become a voice for self-advocacy, inclusion, and breaking barriers in how autism is portrayed in the media. Through her warmth and authenticity, she continues to help shift public understanding of neurodiversity, love, and independence.
“Abbey embodies the spirit of hope,” said Dr. Susan Berman, President and CEO of The Help Group. “Her courage and joy remind us that representation truly matters — and that every individual deserves to be seen, understood, and celebrated.”
The Help Group, one of California’s leading nonprofit organizations serving neurodivergent children, adolescents, and young adults, hosts the Summit each year to bring together world-renowned researchers, clinicians, educators, and advocates. The event draws hundreds of attendees in person and a nationwide audience online, exploring the latest advances in supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Abbey will be joined at the event by her mother, Christine Romeo, as part of the award presentation and premiere of a short film, Breaking Barriers: Abbey’s Transformative Journey, highlighting her story and advocacy.
For more information about The Help Group Summit, visit www.thehelpgroup.org/summit.
