Music as an effective social skill tool
byKerry Fenster talks about music and his program Songs About Us Music is the ultimate entity in any context. It’s a universal language, like…
Mental Health
Autistic man creates training program that allows others with autism to overcome anxiety, depression, and social limitations
by“You can conquer anything with Asperger’s and be your own boss to a healthy well balanced life,” Jeremy Samson, creator of Time to Train…
7 Practical Tips to Overcoming Addiction for those on the Autism Spectrum
byServing others produce a chemical reaction in your body that makes you feel a natural high and better about yourself. By Ron Sandison Recent…
The therapeutic value of art
byWhen we engage in the creation of our own art forms, we receive big benefits to our minds, both physically and mentally. When we…
Selective Mutism: being quiet doesn’t mean I have nothing to say #MentalHealthMonth
byI often imagine words in fancy fonts swirling out of my mouth only to fall on the floor unheard. So many misconceptions about selective…
Jeanette Purkis: Stigma in Mental Health Services #MentalHealthMonth
byMay is Mental Health Month. The Art of Autism throughout May would like to focus on stories about those with dual diagnoses. By Jeanette…
Healing art: from singing bowls to painting chakras
byBy Steve Selpal After learning about my particular cancer diagnosis, I was fortunate to have a special experience with Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls. Three…
The Therapist Shift: A Grassroots Shift to Authenticity in #Autism Treatment
byMy hope is that this blog serves as a cautionary tale to other young helping professionals that come in to the autism field. I…