In the last five years, 8-year old Sofia has spent over 10,000 hours drawing. Sofia Drawing By Debra Muzikar A portrait submission was made to the Art of Autism this week which I found quite compelling. The portraits had animated expressions and jumped off the screen. Imagine my surprise when I disc…

The results of the study may surprise you!Source: The Autism Site

Autism often presents itself differently in young girls, and the symptoms may be easier to overlook. Source: The Autism Site

There are truly many facets to living on the spectrum!Source: The Autism Site

By Megan Amodeo Being a parent of a teen can be a difficult and challenging road these days. There are so many situations that parents in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s never had to navigate. Today’s teenagers have access to the entire world right at their fingertips. This can be a real challenge for an autist…

He will be attending the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2018 to study social science.Source: The Autism Site

The backdrop to the play was formed of art work of Art of Autism artists – curated by Keri Bowers by Shelly Leachman What a ride for the “ ‘A’ Train.” The play written, performed, produced and directed by UC Santa Barbara scholars — a work that first debuted on campus — has taken the top prize…

Business: Happy Hands Toys Motto: Happy Hands. Happy People. Fidgets that are fun, fashionable and functional. What does Happy Hands Toys do? We sell fidgets and sensory toys for kids and adults who need to fidget or stim. Whether it be anxiety, autism, sensory, or just for fun; we hope that our pro…

Though research on this medicine was newly published, the history behind it goes back all the way to 1993.Source: The Autism Site

November is National Entrepreneur Month. The Art of Autism is focused on autistic entrepreneurs and organizations that assist them. As part of this series of blogs I had a chance to talk with Jenny Anderson, Director of Celebrate Edu, a nonprofit which provides curricula and workshops that assist pe…

Maya Radhakrishnan, who is 10th grade, has asked that the Art of Autism readers help her with a research project she is doing for a Civil Rights class. She would like if those who are autistic answer a few questions. Passing for Neurotypical Interview Questions 1. How old are you? Are you in high-sc…

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This video explains consent in a simple, visual way that kids can understand.Source: The Autism Site

This video explains consent in a simple, visual way that kids can understand.Source: The Autism Site