Poetry: Jake
Jake By Sanchia Storey My life is uncomplicated, black, and white. I don’t speak in forked tongue, Hide meanings behind tones, I give the…
I Was Autistic. Then I Wasn’t. Then I Was Again.
By Miya Sae It’s crazy what a lack of understanding can do even to those of us who are autistic. I was born in…
Three Ways to Develop a Hope Complex
“I overcame the constraints other set on me by understanding my strengths and using those strengths to serve others.” By Ron Sandison In interviewing…
Poetry: Autism Level 1 Speaks
Autism Level 1 Speaks By Theresa Werba In a world of hyper-stimuli, Lights and sounds and touches, I retreat into the world within myself…
Connecting Through Music: It’s Enough to Be Here Now
By Ryan Smoluk All Without Words As a self-advocate for autism awareness and a visual artist, I was so excited when this project came…
Remembering David Shapiro Sharif: My Name is David
By Nils Skudra This morning I had the opportunity to watch My Name is David, a compelling short film featuring the actual words of…
Catch and Release: a Poem about My Stay in a Mental Health Facility
This poem was written about my recent stay in mental health facility where I was admitted due to a meltdown. Miranda Wallace Ireland Catch…
The Art of Autism Announces 2022 Winners of Women’s History Month Art Contest
The Art of Autism is excited to announce the winners of our Women’s History Month Art Contest. Thank you to Art of Autism board…