Ode to Obie, My Chosen Great-Grandfather
By Nils Skudra This poem is dedicated to Obie Nash, a very close friend of mine in California who served in World War II…
7 Black Icons Honored by Autistic Artist Ronaldo Byrd for Black History Month
The Art of Autism asked artist Ronaldo Byrd to share some portraits of people he admires for Black History Month. Ida B. Wells was…
Black, Autistic, Southern, Elder, Femme
By Gloria Jackson-Nefertiti In 2019, six months before turning 63; it was confirmed that I’m autistic. I was different from everyone else, without knowing…
30 Black Autistic People You May Want to Know About
The Art of Autism celebrates black autistic influencers (Black History Month). If you have someone you’d like to add to this post, please comment…
Five Ways to Tame Sensory Meltdowns or what I call my “Honey Badger Moments”
“A meltdown is a highjack of our emotions.” Ron Sandison By Ron Sandison Most neurotypicals pay little attention to their sensory processing. When you…
The Intersection of Black History Month and Autism
The Art of Autism is accepting contributions of art, poems, and prose for Black History Month. Email [email protected] By Dr. Angel Durr, Art of…
In A Different Key Addresses The Many Complex Nuances of Autism
By Nils Skudra This week I had the opportunity to watch In a Different Key, an intriguing and comprehensive documentary that examines the origins…
Too Autistic for Black
Documentary on being ‘Black, British and Autistic’ – by Writer / Director Tee Cee – Streaming on discovery+ By Talisha Cree Hi my name…