By Robert Watkins Portrayals of autism in popular media have, more often than not, depicted autism from a neurotypical perspective. From relatively early portrayals, such as the films Rain Man and Temple Grandin, to more recent films like The Imitation Game and Life Animated. Even Netflix’s va…

How he got there in the first place is bizarre and unsettling.Source: The Autism Site

Equal parts fun, satisfying, and therapeutic!Source: The Autism Site

By Carly Fulgham Today marks 20 weeks, the halfway point in my pregnancy. I had all but given up my dream of being a mother when I was severely depressed in my mid-twenties because I couldn’t figure out why I couldn’t figure out how to get along with other people. I didn’t get diag…

“When I feel movement, I feel peaceful. Numbers make me feel peaceful. The words I want to replace them with are better things. Please do not ask me any more questions because they are too ridiculous to ask. I like how the words sound,” Sammy Austin Peace House By Sammy Austin I gotta shake shake sh…

They have some really important things to say.Source: The Autism Site

It's important to do your research before using supplements.Source: The Autism Site

Houston is facing the biggest natural disaster in United States history. Many of us are watching on the news the devastation. For those with disabilities the disaster is even more traumatic. The Art of Autism will be actively looking for ways we can help and posting on our Facebook page and website.…

Here's how you can help.Source: The Autism Site

“I wish people would understand that Asperger’s/Autism does not inhibit individuals from achieving their intellectual and professional potential. Autism presents significant social challenges but can also provide some key advantages such as the ability to process information more quickly, a greater …

Different is okay.Source: The Autism Site

How much coffee should you really drink?Source: The Autism Site

My name is Dana Elliott La Rosa. I am male and also go by the name of Dan. I draw creatures out of my own passion and entertainment. I started making them about 7 years ago. I started drawing them by a random fluke. I was bored in a study hall back in 8th grade, and decided to doodle a random crea…

"So what's her special gift?" "Oh, well she heals really fast, and she has adamantium claws that come out of her hands."Source: The Autism Site