Jessica Zavala could not speak until she was 5 and Now She Helps Children to Communicate
by“I wanted to become a speech pathologist so that parents hear my story and I could potentially give hope to them. I would assure…
#ActuallyAutistic Perspective
Blog posts from #ActuallyAutistic people. In 2018 the Art of Autism started paying neurodivergent bloggers.
Moontain: The Path of Life
byMy interpretation of my drawing “The Path of Life.” I’m curious to hear about yours. By Moontain Once an artwork is done, I like…
When Your Dog is on the Spectrum
byBy Nils Valdis Vytautas Skudra Although our Bichon Frise, Jackson, has never been formally diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, it has become increasingly…
“Competently Communicating Autism” speech nabs Tom Iland a Toastmasters Accredited Speaker designation
byCongratulations to Art of Autism board member Tom Iland for achieving highly competitive Toastmasters Accredited Speaker designation. By Tom Iland I joined Toastmasters International…
Dignity of Risk
byBy Malcolm Wang This last summer the Art of Autism posted on Facebook about wanting an artist with autism to write a blog about…
The Autistic Mime: Faking Normal or “Masking”
byThe Art of Autism PRESENTS “Mime Project: Masking” By Kimberly Gerry-Tucker I challenge you to 8 minutes of silence. In today’s fast paced world,…
Finding My “Normal”
byBy Kimberly Gerry-Tucker With kids returning to school, my early experiences come to mind and so does the longing for kids to be allowed…
William J. DeYonker: Three-time Billiard Trick Shot Master Champion
by“If you can’t find someone who brightens up your day, then be that person who brightens up everyone’s day.” William “The Gentleman” DeYonker By…