What does supporting an Autistic Person Mean?
byBy Kaelynn Partlow Autism advocates talk a lot about how we need to “support” people on the spectrum. But when we say “autistic people…
#ActuallyAutistic Perspective
Blog posts from #ActuallyAutistic people. In 2018 the Art of Autism started paying neurodivergent bloggers.
Respect Autistic Boundaries and Triggers
byWe understand when people are distressed. I can smell the endorphins. By John Testore I suffer for others and I’m always misunderstood for that….
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…
Film Review of Tommy! The Dreams I Keep Inside Me
bySixty-year old Tommy Onorato doesn’t let his age or autism diagnosis inhibit him from pursuing his passion of being a jazz singer with a…
I Wrote A One-Woman Play About Autism called The power of O
byBy Olivia Nguyen I am 27 years old, and I am from Fairfax Virginia. I am actor, playwright and educator, and I am currently…
I Cried When Lacey Left the Band Flyleaf
by“I’ve always had pretty intense special interests, often kept secret, but Flyleaf was one of the very few that seemed socially acceptable.” By Miya…
Autistic Playwright Matteo Esposito Brings A Unique Perspective to his Plays
byMy name is Matteo Esposito. I’m am a playwright with autism. I live in a beautiful country called Canada and am the oldest of…
Ashan Fernando, City of Toronto Councillor Ward 25, a Voice for the Disability and Mental Health Community
by“As a public representative I will speak very loudly for our most vulnerable people with mental/physical disabilities and our seniors in our community.” Ashan…