The ethics of when disability makes art important and collectible
When disability is cool and collectible, it may seem like recognition, but there is too much room for marginalization. By Angela Weddle After reading…
Why children on the spectrum benefit from art therapy as a required service
If all we do is try to shape the child’s behavior “from the outside”, utilizing techniques such as verbal commands, token reinforcements, intellectual validations…
Autistic girl draws friends she’d like to have from yearbook pictures
Leah has an incredible talent to remember faces and names. “Her teacher once told me that Leah could be walking by a classroom, glance…
Book Review: Smile & Succeed for Teens
by Debra Muzikar In the last decade the world has changed dramatically. Today’s teens unlike prior generations have grown up with iphones, ear buds,…
How music helped James Jagow communicate
Living Loud on Land and Sea By James Jagow I was born with high-functioning autism which impairs social functioning. Communication for me was a…
Why humor is important
Humor has developmental milestones. By Debra Muzikar Driving with Kevin we spot this sign. “Slow children at play,” I say. “Kevin how would you…
A child of two spectrums: the intersection between #autism and #transgender
By Mabz Beet 2015 is considered by many to be the year transgender people and the issues they are faced with were brought to…
Dear Me: a stubborn spirit will be your survival
“Life and death, energy and peace. If I stop today it was still worth it. Even the terrible mistakes that I made and would…