Josh and Zach Stehle, Downingtown natives and autism acceptance advocates, recently visited the Pennsylvania State Capitol at the invitation of state Senator Carolyn Comitta, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. 

The brothers celebrate April as Autism Acceptance Month with Comitta. 

“Through their advocacy, Josh and Zach are helping create a culture of understanding and acceptance for people with autism,” said Comitta. “It is my pleasure to welcome the Stehle brothers to the Capitol to share their positive message of hope and inclusion.” 

Zach has autism and he became a TikTok star thanks to his encyclopedic knowledge of superhero and comic book trivia. The brothers’ joint account currently has more than 92,000 followers. Videos of people trying to find that one question that will stump Zach have gotten over 3.4 million likes. 

The brothers are using their newfound internet fame and their platform to shine a light on the value individuals with autism have in their communities, schools, and workplaces. 

Recently, Josh, who is a student at West Chester University, published his first book, I Am a Superhero Expert: Growing Up with My Autistic Brother. 

Read more about the brothers in The Daily Local News.

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