What Autistic Pride Tells Me When I Look In The Mirror
byBy Kris McElroy I wish I could say I go into Autism Awareness Month with joy and excitement. Instead when April 1 hits I…
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Autistic Artist Ocean Eversley Celebrates Women’s History Month with Art and Poetry
byOcean Eversley is a self-taught artist who started painting in 2020 during the pandemic. She use’s art (i.e., poetry, acrylic painting, collage, and photography)…
7 Black Icons Honored by Autistic Artist Ronaldo Byrd for Black History Month
byThe Art of Autism asked artist Ronaldo Byrd to share some portraits of people he admires for Black History Month. Ida B. Wells was…
Black, Autistic, Southern, Elder, Femme
byBy Gloria Jackson-Nefertiti In 2019, six months before turning 63; it was confirmed that I’m autistic. I was different from everyone else, without knowing…
30 Black Autistic People You May Want to Know About
byThe Art of Autism celebrates black autistic influencers (Black History Month). If you have someone you’d like to add to this post, please comment…
The Intersection of Black History Month and Autism
byThe Art of Autism is accepting contributions of art, poems, and prose for Black History Month. Email info@artautism.com By Dr. Angel Durr, Art of…
Too Autistic for Black
byDocumentary on being ‘Black, British and Autistic’ – by Writer / Director Tee Cee – Streaming on discovery+ By Talisha Cree Hi my name…
The Art of Autism mourns the passing of Lois Curtis: Artist and Disability Advocate
byThe Art of Autism mourns the loss of Lois Curtis in November 2022. Lois Curtis was an African American artist with intellectual and developmental…