Building a dream as a fine artist on the autism spectrum
By Ryan Smoluk My art exhibit (Reflections at Great West Life) came to an end June 6th. It was well received and I met…
5 ways to teach autistic children to create poems
By Chris Richardson It’s been proven that working with autistic students’ creativity and stimulating their imagination enhances the learning process, and helps them absorb…
Inspired by their daughter parents in Guatemala start organization for autism and employment
Mauricio and Claudia Urrea’s daughter Daniela inspired them to create an organization that partners with companies to find work for those on the autism…
How Mindfulness and Meditation have changed my life
“Mindfulness has freed me from years of sadness and frustrations that I originally thought were because I was autistic but now I feel that…
Artist Profile: Teenager Zalie Copeland
An interview with Australian artist Zalie Copeland and her mom. How old are you and where do you live? Zalie: 15 years old, I…
Autsit: nature, meditation, and soul searching for people on the autism spectrum
Tom visits Autsit in Lake Tahoe Tom Iland It feels great to get back into blogging again! I recently had one of the most…
Creating a Sensory Friendly Backyard
By Jasmine Dyoco ASD kids need to run and play just like their non-spectrum siblings and peers. But it can be tough to ensure…
Feeling like a zebra in a group of horses
How does it make you feel to know you are different from others? By Austin John Jones You ever feel like a black sheep…