Father Matthew Schneider Navigating Life as Priest on the Autism Spectrum
by“I have what’s kind of a stereotypical autistic memory for details and facts, which has been helpful in different ways as a priest.” Matthew…
#ActuallyAutistic Perspective
Blog posts from #ActuallyAutistic people. In 2018 the Art of Autism started paying neurodivergent bloggers.
How Satoshi Tajiri’s autism helped create Pokemon
byIs Satoshi Tajiri autistic? Satoshi has gone on record saying that he wanted the games to give children the same joy as he had…
Pandemic Blues and Opportunities Beyond: An Autistic Artist’s Journey in a Suddenly Changed World
by“I thought to myself, ‘I know all the professional musicians in the area. Why not bring them to my house for socially distanced jam…
Disability Issues are not Partisan Issues
by“The COVID-19 pandemic, horrible as it has been, has given us the perfect opportunity to redesign our society and systems to be more inclusive…
My Creative Process: 4 Stages for Turning an Art Idea into Reality
by“I struggle with visualising that first-imagined image; however, I know what it is I want to create. This disconnect was frustrating for me, so…
13-year Old Autistic Teen Shot by Police Multiple Times. How can We Create a Safer Form of Law Enforcement?
byBy Ron Sandison The killing of George Floyd by four Minneapolis police officers sparked riots and public debate on the conduct of law enforcement,…
My Hope is that my Flying Blind Sculpture will Raise Awareness about Neurodiversity and Social Barriers
byIt’s hard to believe that the Covid saga goes on, and we are still on full lockdown here in Manitoba. The isolation has been…
How I Overcame the Challenges of Autism and Mental Illness: Graduated from College, Found Meaningful Employment and Lasting Friendships
byI find that parents or families of autistic children wonder if things will ever change. I want to share with parents and families that…