Empowering autism books and videos to buy for friends, teachers, and yourself
by Debra Muzikar This is a list of books and movies which I feel have helped me understand the individual experiences of some on…
Grace Goad finds joy and expression in her art
By Debra Muzikar At age 20 and mostly non-verbal, Grace Goad is a successful artist. Her mom, Leisa Hammett, credits Grace’s success to three…
Artist James Frye hears colors
By Debra Muzikar “I feel practical when I do my art,” James Frye of Spokane, Washington says. James Frye, 20, is making a business…
A sibling shares her story of love for her brother with autism
by Mary Ann LaRoche Being an older sibling of Paul Foti, a person with autism, greatly influenced my life as a child and still…
Three fun therapies that can enhance brain connectivity in your child
By Debra Muzikar Who said therapy can’t be fun? Art, dance, and music helps integrate the mind, body, and spirit as well as enhance…
Lori Shayew: We must shift our views about Autism
by Debra Muzikar “I remember the time I shifted my own viewpoint about autism,” Lori Shayew says. “It was in 1994. I was working…
Linda and her son Brent Anderson celebrate the humor in autism
By Debra Muzikar Brent Anderson, like many on the spectrum, has a literal mind. Is that funny? Yes, it can be. I talked to…
Autism Whisperer James McCue Speaks to Souls
by Debra Muzikar We’ve all heard of horse whisperers, people who have an unusual affinity to communicate with horses. Over the last several years,…