Person First Language – autistic, person with autism, aspergian, aspienaut?
byby Debra Muzikar (this was written in 2016 and updated in 2018) In the last couple of weeks I’ve received a couple of emails…
about April Dawn Griffin
the Art of Autism recognizes 21 #Autistic women who are making a difference
byMarch is Women’s History Month, March 8 is International Women’s Day, and the week of March 6 is Women’s Week. Over the next few…
Happy Autistic Pride Day June 18 2016 #autisticpride
by“You cannot fix what is not broken. Autism is not a disease. We are not incomplete puzzles—we are whole human beings. We are not…
The Art of Autism Mentorship Project – a new way for kids to cultivate their inner artist
byAll kids should have a safe place to express themselves through art. SO many parents we know are always looking for new ways to…
Eye contact: is it important?
byby Debra Muzikar “Kevin will use age-appropriate eye contact in (3 out of 4) verbal interactions with adults or peers in 4 trials as…
Is autism contagious? Questions students ask.
byby Debra Muzikar “Does Kevin know he’s autistic?” Keri Bowers asked me eleven years ago. “Kevin is nine years old,” I said. “I don’t…