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The Art of Autism

Autism covers a broad spectrum, which affects 1 in every 91 children born. Nearly every twenty minutes a child is diagnosed with ASD. While every family will react to the challenges of autism differently, at some point…
Guest artists and Autism!

As some of you know, I have launched and started building on my project called Galaxy Zento. In that project, guest artists are invited to come and draw their renditions of my characters. Special considerations are giv…
Imagination

Lack of imaginative play is often cited as one of the characteristics of autism. But, I wonder if there is a difference between having the ability to do what most people would consider imaginative play, and actually ha…
"My Different Son"

To spread the message of autism incidence, performing artist, songwriter and autism mom Susan Werner is offering the above song via MP3 audio download for free: www.susanwerner.com.
Taking a Giant Step Forward and a Baby Step Back

Many readers have asked for an update about collegeman and the art class. I have good news. He did really well at the last critique. We had gone over the rules that the aide had set down and they really helped college…
Autism Meets Art

A San Diego mother has high hopes for her special needs son, reports Channel 4 San Diego. Her son has an incredible ability to create from memory - works of art from clay. Is doing something with art a part of…
The story behind the Autism Today logo

Have I ever told you the story of the Autism Today logo? When I first launched my company in 1998, I looked around our community, at the leading groups, government initiatives, schools etc. to see how they were brand…
Music Speaks 2010 Charity Competition

Do you sing? Dance? Play an instrument? Have a charity you'd like to help support? If you'd like to participate in this competition, we'd like to help support by promoting you here on Autisable. Jus…
From Autist to Artist

This post has been condensed and edited from the original "From Autist to Artist" post which appeared on Varda's blog The Squashed Bologna: a slice of life in the sandwich generation. To read this post in its entirety, c…
Supporting The Artistic Development of Your Special Needs Child

I am often asked: "How do I support the artistic development of my disabled child now and as he grows up? What community resources are available for him?" I believe it is very important to identify and cultivate the a…