My Autistic DNA is etched in sameness and routine
byBy Wendi E. Powers “Why won’t you marry him? Don’t you know he is rich?” “You could make so much more money if you…
Mental Health
Understanding the spectrum of bipolar disorder
byJust as autism can be defined on a spectrum so can bipolar disorder. Close to one-third of children with bipolar disorder may also be…
The value of art therapy for those on the autism spectrum
byNew treatments, such as art therapy, are emerging to meet the pervasive challenges autism presents. Many parents look to art to help their child…
Listening to my depression
byby W.E.Powers What is it? I see it in the eyes of those battling mental health issues. I see it as a wet, dim…
When your mind and body is a “prison” on the spectrum
byAustin shares what it is like to have a panic attack and wants others to share their experiences. By Austin John Jones What I…
How faith and art saved me from the horrors of the psychiatric ward
byMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Art of Autism is focusing on blogs of those who have a dual-diagnosis. By Jacqueline Lee At…
Repetitive behaviors are a way to relieve stress
byBy Austin John Jones Last time I talked about an “Over-Fascination with Certain Subjects That Everyone Else Thinks Are Dumb Or Pointless.” Another thing…
The Surprising Similarities Between Art Therapy and Autism Support Dogs
byBy Amanda Ronan In my first years of teaching in the early 2000s, very few students had been identified as having Autism. Throughout my…