A look back at the movie Rain Man and how our views of autism have changed
byA look at a classic film’s depiction of autism and that developmental disability’s subsequent treatment three decades later By Nils Skudra I first watched…
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The Art of Autism Mourns the Passing of Dr. Darold Treffert
by“The remarkable abilities of the artist with autism surface because of their autism, not in spite of it.” Darold Treffert, M.D. The Art of…
How Stereotypes Affect my Autistic Identity
byBy Dana Trick I’ve noticed that society believes people must have one primary identity. I’m pretty sure that’s not the case for many people….
Journey of the Heart: a film about Blind, Autistic musical savant Tony DeBlois
by“What the character of Rain Man can do with math, I can do with music” Tony DeBlois By Nils Skudra On a recent occasion…
Amanda LaMunyon: an artistic prodigy’s insights on life, art and faith
by“It’s relaxing for me to paint and is a way to express myself when I can’t find the right words,” Amanda LaMunyon Ron Sandison…
Review of The Good Doctor: Season Two
byBy Nils Skudra Last year’s premiere of the first season of The Good Doctor, starring Freddie Highmore as autistic surgical resident Shaun Murphy, drew…
Research Hub
byThis is a hub of research about art, art therapy, music therapy, savant syndrome and synaesthesia. Synaesthesia Synaesthesia, creativity and art: What is the…
Looking for a diagnosis: my art and savant syndrome
byBy Stephie King I was going stir crazy as usual. I needed an outlet. My modus operandi was to be emotional while having no…