Our Founding Fathers The term "Founding Fathers" refers to a group of individuals who played a significant role in the establishment of the United States of America. These individuals were instrumental in drafting and ratifying the U.S. Constitution, as well as shaping the principles and ideals upon which the nation was founded. While there is no definitive list of who exactly qualifies as a Founding Father, several key figures are commonly recognized for their contributions. Here are some of the most prominent: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. These are just a few of the notable figures commonly regarded as Founding Fathers. There were many other individuals who contributed to the founding of the United States and the development of its early institutions. The colorful, imaginary, friends of a young girl, who lives on the Autism Spectrum are not omnipresent in this series. The Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a term for a group of complex disorders of development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.