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…
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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 Voice of Silence
byBy Na’Imah Todd, DVM I speak in silence, but language is my story. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a prodigy is defined as “a…
Catch and Release: a Poem about My Stay in a Mental Health Facility
byThis poem was written about my recent stay in mental health facility where I was admitted due to a meltdown. Miranda Wallace Ireland Catch…
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…
The Autistic Muslim Experience
byYou might not know this but being autistic means we’re sensitive to lights and noise. Sensitive might be too light of a word. Try:…
7 Tips for Dealing with Sensory Overload from an Autistic Dad
byBy Kris McElroy If someone would have asked me to rate my anxiety and excitement on a scale of 1-10 when I found out…
Black History Month: My Mother Stands
byThe Art of Autism kicks off Black History Month 2022 with a poem by Art of Autism board member Angela Weddle. Do you have…