My Love of Nature, Caught in Thyme
byAs an arguably too thought-full neurodiverse adult I do wonder how much of our current crises are the direct results of children not having…
#ActuallyAutistic Perspective
Blog posts from #ActuallyAutistic people. In 2018 the Art of Autism started paying neurodivergent bloggers.
Autistic Artist’s Metal Art Connects Her to Nature
byBy April Griffin My metal art is usually focused on syngery of life in the forest. I love nature and I connect to it…
Why I No Longer Use the Puzzle Piece in My Jewelry Creations
byThe puzzle piece is becoming more and more stigmatized in the autistic community, and I completely understand why. As the symbol becomes more known…
Autistic Artist Malachi Inspired by Comic Book Art and Animated Films
byBy Malachi Schmidt I am inspired by comic book art and animated films like “into the spiderverse” and other artist’s work, like Van Gogh…
Is Hollywood’s Obsession with the Disabled Genuine?
byHollywood likes to give Oscars to actors who give dedicated performances of people who are challenged physically or mentally; but they show hesitation when…
Did Ulysses S. Grant have Asperger’s Syndrome?
byIt is … essential that people learn the complete history of Grant’s life so that they may have a more informed and nuanced understanding…
Tips for Putting Your Best Foot Forward in Job Interviews
byCreativity is in most Autistics blood, but there are still barriers to finding employment and entering the work force. By Aaron Bouma Living in…
How I Got an Award-Winning Book about Autism Published at 23
byI, Matthew Kenslow, went from hearing “Go Away! You’re not our friend!” and other forms of name calling to hearing “One of the best…