The Art of Autism recently had a call out to autistic entrepreneurs (artists, authors, etc.) for The Art of Autism 2018 Holiday Gift Buying blog post. Below is a list of those who responded and others with books who have recent blog posts. If you are on the autism spectrum and have art, jewelry, a book or product you’d like to sell, feel free to comment below. Remember when shopping align your values with your purchases. Share on Friday Nov. 23 #BlackFriday
JEWELRY
Baylie Nixon has a collection of autism-related jewelry on her Etsy site – Bao Treasures. Each piece is a story. On the piece below each larger bead is painted to represent a symbol of inclusion, neurodiversity, disability, and education.
ART
Grace Goad sells original art and art cards – Visit https://www.facebook.com/GraceGoadAutismArt/
Alex Nichols has one-of-a-kind textile art. Visit his website at Alex Nichols Freestyle Weaving. I was at an event in September where Alex sold a ton of his one-of-a-kind art.
Anthony Lee Weng Choong sells a variety of art work – including originals and art on t-shirts, mugs, etc. (Note this is in Malaysia)
Kevin Hosseini sells original art, giclees, prints, and art cards. Follow him on FB.
Joel Anderson has a Zazzle shop full of products such as cards, mugs, and other products. He also sells his books and original art on his website here.
David Rubin sells his art work online. He sells his work for $50 – $100. Email Daru3@aol.com
Claire Jameson on her website Color The Heart . Claire illustrates art therapy coloring books and activity books, greeting cards, stickers, and printables. She also hosts craft parties in the Los Angeles area.
BOOKS
Tracey Cohen, Six Word Lessons on Female Asperger’s Syndrome
Tom Iland, Come to Life: Your Guide to Self-Discovery
Holly Bridges, Reframe Your Thinking About Autism
Samantha Craft, Everyday Aspergers
Kimberly Gerry-Tucker, Under the Banana Moon: A True Story of Living, Loving, Loss and Aspergers
Colin Eldred-Cohen, The Fire Truck Who Got Lost
OTHER PRODUCTS
Popcorn for the People sells popcorn and sends it across the United States. They hire all people with developmental disabilities.
John’s Crazy Socks was started by a person with Down Syndrome. They sell crazy socks! They are also offering a $3,000 scholarship to someone on the autism spectrum. You have to design a pair of socks. Deadline Dec. 15, 2018.
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Do you have a product to sell? Please feel free to add your website in the comments.
Header image: Textile Art by Alex Nichols
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