Peace and diversity: We are all in it together
In honor of International Peace Day, the Art of Autism is posting a series of blog posts in September with the theme of peace….
The fallacy of high and low-functioning autism
“Calling someone ‘high-functioning’ discounts and dismisses their needs and struggles…and contributes to arrogance and ignorance. Calling someone ‘low-functioning’ discounts and dismisses their strengths and…
The Inspiration behind My Book: Six Word Lessons on Female Asperger Syndrome
By Tracey Cohen I always knew I was different but never understood why. I aimed to please, but the world was too fast, noisy,…
John’s Crazy Socks announces $3,000 “Autism Can Do” Scholarship
Contestants must submit a fun sock design As part of its Giving Back Program and its mission to show what people can do when…
The value of art therapy for those on the autism spectrum
New treatments, such as art therapy, are emerging to meet the pervasive challenges autism presents. Many parents look to art to help their child…
Poems & Art for Peace 2018 – 3rd installment
Thank you, thank you to all the creative, magical and diverse individuals who shared words and peace-filled images with us to honor World/International Peace…
Elaine Hall talks about Atypical Season II coaching autistic actors
An Art of Autism interview with Elaine Hall, acting coach for the Netflix series Atypical How did you become involved with the series Atypical?…
Spotlight on self-taught pencil artist Chris Baker
By Helen Wallace-Iles I was recently introduced to the amazing work of a young autistic man called Chris Baker – a self-taught pencil artist…