The Art of Autism thanks all the artists who contributed to our 3rd Annual Women’s History Month Art Contest in March 2021. This year we had more submissions than ever. Thirty-five artists participated, some with many entries. Thank you curator Kimberly Gerry-Tucker for curating this exhibi…

Last year, jazz composer and musician Justin Morell contacted the Art of Autism about his project All Without Words. Justin had composed jazz music that was inspired by his autistic son Loren. He wanted some artists to listen to the music and create a piece of art based on their experience of his …

By Austin John Jones Some people say that people on the spectrum are not capable of love. This is not true. People on the spectrum are very capable of love. Even more challenged men and women on the autism spectrum are capable of love and can be very affectionate towards the people they love and car…

73% of autistic children saw a plateau in their progress at age 6, while only 27% continued to improve after that point. The post Study Shows Age 6 May Be a Turning Point for Most Autistic Children, Requiring Extra Support appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

"This was our first time that we saw someone being so negative, so angry, so different about our child." The post Family Disturbed After Restaurant Customer’s Rude Comments About Their Autistic Son appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

"I'm so grateful that (my son) has met a kind Samaritan." The post Mother of ASD Child Helps Teen with Autism Who Got on the Wrong Bus appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Christa Holmans, Neurodivergent Rebel Every April has been intense since learning I was Autistic at the age of twenty-nine. I’ve been shifting more of my focus into my educational work and focusing on re-educating workplaces on Autistic and NeuroDivergent inclusion, so this April has been one …

Angela Demo Casting is currently casting the independent feature film Cha Cha Real Smooth. They are searching for a young actress (10-15 years old) on the autism spectrum to portray the lead role of LOLA. The character description for LOLA is below and you can find further details about the film he…

Acceptance By Rachel Pretlow Let the waves be open! Let the light shine in! Let us embrace parts of us Where we have never been! The wind picks up and lofts me On coast and sea and shore To desert fruits and poppy seeds And to the Mother’s core I am a pollinator I fly with birds and bees I feel the …

Today Greta Thunberg posted the following on her Facebook page. Today is ‪#AutismAwarenessDay‬. At the age of 12 I was diagnosed with Asperger, a form of autism. At that time I had no idea what it meant. When I and my parents told people I was autistic, they always reacted with shock since I didn’…

Thanks to Brown, Amos become known around the school as "Famous Amos" which provided a great boost in confidence for the boy. His mom wanted to show her appreciation for Brown's kindness so she set to fundraising. The post Mother Raised $35,000 For School Custodian Who Helped Her Son With Autism app…

Throughout Autism Awareness Month in April, organizations and individuals alike are taking part in programs, fundraisers, or awareness... The post NBA Player Holding Month-Long Auction to Pay for Autism Therapy for Kids appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Only 4% of kids who join the Boy Scouts of America ever achieve the Eagle Scout rank. The post High School Senior with Autism Earns Coveted Eagle Scout Rank appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Disparities in the criminal justice system have been a big topic of discussion over the past several years.... The post Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice On a Mission to Make Courts More Autism Aware appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site