Whether you've gotten inked or not, it's easy to appreciate the variety of reasons people get tattoos. Others get tattoos to remember a beloved person who has died, sometimes even inking their handwriting. Still others ink them to mark a special moment in their life. Some people just get tattoos for no other reason than the fact that they can be an artistic outlet and look really awesome.

Body art is also a great way to raise awareness for causes that are important to you. For example, there's a community of people who get tattoos to celebrate loved ones with autism and to spread awareness. The autism community is a diverse and strong one and that diversity and colorfulness is reflected in the ink.

Keep scrolling for some of the brightest, most meaningful autism tattoos, to bring you both inspiration and awareness about the different ways autism can show up and affect people's lives. Every autism tattoo has a story, no matter how large or small. It could be a symbol of a loved child or a playful reminder of someone special.