#ActuallyAutistic Perspective

Blog posts from #ActuallyAutistic people. In 2018 the Art of Autism started paying neurodivergent bloggers.

August 15, 2019 August 15, 2019

Why my Cat Art went Viral

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I am an AUTISTIC ARTIST and Autism is an EMPOWERING neurotype. I aim to break down stigmas and stereotypes. By Margaux Wosk I’ve written…

August 13, 2019 August 13, 2019

Art was My Voice

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As art and music is being excluded form more and more schools it pains me to know that others might not get the opportunity…

August 11, 2019 August 11, 2019

Meet Brittany Tagliareni, Slayer of Giants on the Tennis Court

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Brittany is currently ranked #1 for Special Olympic female tennis players in the world and is a professional tennis player. By Ron Sandison Twenty-eight…

August 5, 2019 August 5, 2019

Disability empowerment can change traditional definitions of work and employment

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Disability empowerment … can bend the moral arc of a neurotypical universe into one which supports the idea that initiative and hard work is…

July 29, 2019 July 29, 2019

Being a woman with autism: expressing myself beyond the spectrum

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As the Nike Motto says “Just Do It,” that is how I approach my aspirations in life. By Sarah Michelle I’m getting married, I…

July 27, 2019 July 27, 2019

Autism and the art of fluidity

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We [artists} impart soul and well as DNA into every single heart/felt work. By Kimberly Gerry-Tucker I’m presently reading these two books concurrently and…

July 23, 2019 July 23, 2019

Remembering loved ones with memory weavings

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by Alex Nichols When my mom’s best friend’s mother died, I created a weaving using her antique jewelry and favorite colors. She has a…

July 16, 2019 July 16, 2019

Why street fairs are good places to sell your art and make new friends

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When strangers came to visit my booth, they asked, “Did you really take all of these photos?” They did not know that an autistic…