Sitting for Aspergers
byZazen means “sitting.” Shikantaza means “just sitting.” In Shikantaza one does not pay focused attention towards breathing, or silent chanting, or any other mental…
#ActuallyAutistic Perspective
Blog posts from #ActuallyAutistic people. In 2018 the Art of Autism started paying neurodivergent bloggers.
How ableism hurts #autistic people
byThe biggest obstacle that holds back autistic people today is stigma. By Leanne Libas One of most challenging journeys that an autistic person faces…
Autistic Perspective: Meeting an aggressive dog
byWhat do we do when we meet an aggressive dog? Perhaps autistic synaesthesia has an answer… the autistic or primitive way isn’t always the…
Syance Wilson – the importance of art and music
byI call my house drawings “Randomosities” because I am making fun of random objects. I intend to make “Randomosity” a new art movement. by…
Am I Autistic without a Formal Diagnosis?
byBy Leanne Libas Names have been changed in order to protect their identities. Hello fellow readers! I’ve received so much positive feedback after releasing…
Never Quit
byBy Ryan Smoluk, Canadian Artist In the making of this art piece no unicorns were hurt….No one was hurt or killed. Only my feelings…
So – reflections on being #aspie as a self-employed artist
byBy James W. Cook So I get forgetful and sometimes easily distracted, and there are the things I have no control over. Considering being…
Breaking out: my autism story
byby Leanne Libas, Age 18 We all are defined by labels. “You’re this. You’re that. You’re… .” Labels can be both a blessing and…