Greta Thunberg Named Time’s 2019 Person of the Year
byCongratulations to Greta Thunberg for being named Time’s 2019 Person of the Year. Greta has describer her autism as her “superpower.” “We need people…
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William J. DeYonker: Three-time Billiard Trick Shot Master Champion
by“If you can’t find someone who brightens up your day, then be that person who brightens up everyone’s day.” William “The Gentleman” DeYonker By…
Tarik El-Abour: the First Professional Baseball Player Diagnosed with Autism
by“The repetitiveness of baseball and the repetitiveness of autism go hand in hand.” Reggie Sanders, Kansas City Royals By Ron Sandison Nadia Khalil who…
Walker Aurand: the first ACHA Division 1 hockey player on the autism spectrum
by“When I step on the ice, I feel clarity and my worries disappear,” Walker Aurand By Ron Sandison Walker Aurand, a natural on ice,…
An interview with Armani Williams, the first NASCAR driver on the autism spectrum
by“Tell me I can’t so I can show you that I can,” Armani Williams By Ron Sandison What were your greatest challenges having autism?…
Temple Grandin named to the National Women’s Hall of Fame
byThe Art of Autism congratulates Temple Grandin for her achievements. Temple Grandin, Colorado State University professor of animal sciences and world-renowned autism spokesperson, will…
The day I met Polly – (a.k.a. Donna Williams-Samuel)
byI was not part of her inner circle but she was in my heart and I got to thank her a month ago and…
Meet Julia from Sesame Street
byThis week Sesame Street introduced their first autistic character – a puppet named Julia. Julia is the first new Muppet since Abby Cadabby appeared…