In honor of #TakeTheMaskOff week The Art of Autism is posting this incredible essay from a 10th grade student recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder about passing as a neurotypical By Maya Radhakrishnan In 2000 the rate of autism diagnoses was about 1 in 150 people. By 2017 this rate was 1…

Meltdowns can be difficult to control. Get the scoop on what works.Source: The Autism Site

why I’m no longer employed By an anonymous female on the autism spectrum Sorry, I had to title my first AOA blog with my favorite saying from the King’s Quest video game series. In game VII a very ugly (to some) troll asks the beautiful Princess Rosella for a kiss. Upon rejection his rep…

Cash prizes are provided by the Joe Mantegna Family The Art of Autism is seeking art with the themes of Inclusion, Disability, Education, and Acceptance for display at the 43rd Annual Disability Rights Legal Center FDR Dinner September 15, 2018. Submissions are to be sent to info@artautism.com by Au…

Fewer sounds, dimmer lights, no loudspeaker announcements. This is a shopping dream!Source: The Autism Site

They thought they'd already hung up. But Leighanne Bromley is glad they didn't.Source: The Autism Site

By Annabelle Short Music and the arts can be important avenues to help those on the autism spectrum. This article is going to focus on the use of music to help those on the autism spectrum. Why Music? What does research show about music and autism? One 2004 study looked at the effects that music ha…

This is National Disability Voter Registration Week Updated 07/15/2018 with current Voting Guide The Art of Autism encourages those on the autism spectrum to vote. Many candidates have disability platforms. For many on the autism spectrum, disability funding is decided through the voting process. …

Austin spent 3 days making the perfect card to thank everyone who helped fix his bike.Source: The Autism Site

Robbie shares his passion for My Little Pony By Robbie Ierubino My name is Robbie Ierubino, and I am a 20-year-old artist with autism, who is studying Graphic Design at Staffordshire University in England. Earlier this year, the Art of Autism interviewed me about my art of “Shapism” . I have another…

Thomas loves motorcycles, so this was a dream come true.Source: The Autism Site

You can even download a Visual Story to help someone with autism prepare for what their trip to the museum will be like!Source: The Autism Site

These women are proving that beauty makes room for everyone!Source: The Autism Site

Before you complain about the cost of raising children, talk to a parent of a child with autism. Source: The Autism Site