A feel-good read for the Art of Autism
The Va-J-J House, a Tapestry of Life Written from the Heart of Aunt Lea Lance As a friend of The Art of Autism, Aunt…
This beauty queen’s message is autism acceptance
“When a family focuses on ability instead of disability, all things are possible…Love and acceptance is key. We need to interact with those with…
Women and Autism: At age 29 I received an autism diagnosis
The sad truth is that women, particularly undiagnosed, on the spectrum are at risk for various comorbidities like major depressive disorder, eating disorders, sexual…
A letter to Sesame Street from a 30 year old man: what Julia means to me #autism
“Meeting a muppet like me was something I never imagined would happen…”, Brent Anderson Dear Sesame Street, I found myself watching your show again…
Meet Julia from Sesame Street
This week Sesame Street introduced their first autistic character – a puppet named Julia. Julia is the first new Muppet since Abby Cadabby appeared…
Temple Grandin receives her Star National Cowgirls Hall of Fame
The Art of Autism congratulates Temple Grandin who received her Star this week in the National Cowgirls Hall of Fame. Located in Fort Worth…
The Employment Shift: rethinking autism employment initiatives
Think of a 1 in 68 prevalence number in a nation of 318.9 million, then take the working ages between 18-69 and then enact…
Temple Grandin to Autistic adults: get your butts out of the house and get a job
“Young adults with autism need to get their butts out of the house and get a job! Work experience can start small walking dogs…