On a nationwide level, the Puzzle Piece symbol reflects the mystery and complexity of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Also, since every puzzle piece is different in some way, a puzzle piece accurately represents the diversity of the individuals affected.

My favorite 4-year-old, Jaxson, is autistic. For his birthday last month I made him this blanket. He LOVES puzzles also. Afterwards, we at JaCo thought it would be awesome to use this pattern to help promote awareness and to give back to the local autism community here in the Colorado Springs area. A portion of the sales from this pattern will be donated to local autism support groups. :)

Feel free to sell finished products from this pattern, I just ask that you do not reproduce the pattern as your own in any way.