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The Art of Autism is featured in Feedspot’s Top 100 Autism Blogs! By Jeremy Sicile-Kira The movie Ezra is the story of a child who is a truly beautiful soul dearly misunderstood by all the grownups he meets in a professional capacity. It is also a frankly amazing portrayal of one family’s expe…
29.05.2024 · From The Art of Autism
By Nils Skudra This past weekend, I had the opportunity to watch ASD Band: The Movie, a highly informative documentary about a group of young musicians on the autism spectrum in Toronto who have formed a band, named “ASD Band,” that actively promotes autism awareness and acceptance. Each of the band…
03.05.2024 · From The Art of Autism
By Nils Skudra This past week, I had the opportunity to watch Tyson’s Run, a 2022 film directed by Kim Bass, on Netflix. The film portrays the compelling story of Tyson Hollerman, a 15-year-old boy with Autism who aspires to be a marathon runner and actively pursues his dream with the support of his…
12.04.2024 · From The Art of Autism
by Kris McElroy My journey to coming out as a neurodiverse transgender parent was a rollercoaster of self-discovery, courage, and vulnerability. Navigating the complexities of my neurodiversity and my transgender identity made me realize the power of authenticity and the importance of creating an in…
03.11.2023 · From The Art of Autism
Reflections on my experience with accessibility in an apprenticeship theatre program at Williamstown By Anton Spivack In 2009, one of my writing mentors suggested I apply for a scholarship through VSA, which every year allows two to four disabled actors to attend the Williamstown Theatre Festival Ap…
27.12.2021 · From The Art of Autism