ANI provides a social outlet for autistic people to explore and participate in autistic social experiences. In addition to promoting self-advocacy for high-functioning autistic adults, ANI also works to improve the lives of autistic people who, whether because they are too young, or because they do not have adequate communication skills, are not able to advocate for themselves. ANI helps autistic people who are unable to participate directly by providing information and referrals for parents and teachers, and by educating the public about autism.