The ethics of when disability makes art important and collectible
byWhen disability is cool and collectible, it may seem like recognition, but there is too much room for marginalization. By Angela Weddle After reading…
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Why children on the spectrum benefit from art therapy as a required service
byIf all we do is try to shape the child’s behavior “from the outside”, utilizing techniques such as verbal commands, token reinforcements, intellectual validations…
How music helped James Jagow communicate
byLiving Loud on Land and Sea By James Jagow I was born with high-functioning autism which impairs social functioning. Communication for me was a…
Syance Wilson – the importance of art and music
byI call my house drawings “Randomosities” because I am making fun of random objects. I intend to make “Randomosity” a new art movement. by…
Channeling your child’s special interests or passions into creative forms
byby Debra Muzikar “Take a fixation and broaden it out into something constructive.” Temple Grandin Over the years, I’ve found it important to follow…
Three fun therapies that can enhance brain connectivity in your child
byBy Debra Muzikar Who said therapy can’t be fun? Art, dance, and music helps integrate the mind, body, and spirit as well as enhance…
Rudy Simone – Aspergirl with haunting emotive melodies
byBy Debra Hosseini “One thing I’ve learned is that no matter how many times you tell someone you have Asperger’s, they won’t get it…
Lunch with Temple Grandin – eleven recommendations for artists
byBy Debra Muzikar, November 2013 Yesterday, I met my friend Jen in Carpinteria at 4:45 AM. We arranged to ride together to the Future…