Art as Advocacy: The Art of Autism at the California Museum in Sacramento this Summer
“Often a person with a disability is not even seen as a person except as a recipient, a beneficiary, a consumer, a client, a…
2017 Art Display at H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Museum
“Food and art brings us together,” Covina Mayor Jorge Marquez By Debra Muzikar The Art of Autism is honored to be a participating group…
5 tips for teaching students on the autism spectrum
“Boundaries with love and relationship are key for teachers working with autistic and special needs children.” By Ron Sandison My sister-in-law, a two-time teacher…
The therapeutic value of art
When we engage in the creation of our own art forms, we receive big benefits to our minds, both physically and mentally. When we…
A call to action: why we must unify to protect our civil rights
Diagnoses like autism, ADHD and dyslexia, to name a few, are examples of neurodiversity. The battle may be harder, but hope is not yet…
The day I met Polly – (a.k.a. Donna Williams-Samuel)
I was not part of her inner circle but she was in my heart and I got to thank her a month ago and…
Are There Any Rational Objections to An Aspie Agnostic Jew Wearing a Niqab or Burqa to Her Son’s Wedding to a Catholic?
I want to wear a Niqab or Burqa to my son’s wedding…the wedding notices specify no dress code. Editor’s Note: This is a true…
4 Tips to Make Your Child’s Dentist Visit a More Pleasant Experience
Visiting the dentist doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience for your autistic child. By Ron Sandison One of the worst sensory experiences for…