Autism Speaks August 30, 2015 September 7, 2018 Autism Speaks – and now, after 10 years, so do I by admin “Some might call me cowardly, but speaking out against AS was not my objective in autism…” By Keri Bowers Note: I have never, ever…
#ActuallyAutistic Perspective August 20, 2015 August 22, 2018 Never Quit by admin By Ryan Smoluk, Canadian Artist In the making of this art piece no unicorns were hurt….No one was hurt or killed. Only my feelings…
Education December 13, 2014 August 28, 2018 Is autism contagious? Questions students ask. by admin by 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…
Parent Perspective December 3, 2014 August 22, 2018 The power of visioning by admin by Debra Muzikar Last year while attending a College Success class at Santa Barbara City College, Kevin was taught success equals vision plus action….
Advocacy April 15, 2014 September 7, 2018 The Art of Believing: Self-Advocates need to Believe in Themselves by admin Making Big and Little Goals Come True – Part 1 By Keri Bowers Today I met with a group of adult self-advocates to share…
Parent Perspective January 14, 2014 August 22, 2018 22 Weeks of Miracles by admin By Keri Bowers Something magical occurs the moment houselights dim, stage lights rise, and curtains are drawn to reveal eager kids standing proudly, center…
Bullying, Parent Perspective November 7, 2013 August 25, 2018 I was a Bully for a Day by admin By Keri Bowers Bullying is a major call for help – both for the one being targeted and for the one perpetrating the bullying….
Art/Music, Innovative Programs, Parent Perspective September 23, 2013 August 25, 2018 Communicating Through Art – Family Understanding Fostered through Creative Projects for Children with Autism by admin by Claire Draycot Communication problems arising from A.S.D can be the hardest part of growing up on the spectrum. It can be harder still…