Iris Grace Halmshaw, an autistic 3 year old, began doing art therapy and her parents soon discovered her stunning talent. Her mother said, “We realized about…
Stephen Wiltshire was diagnosed with autism at a young age, and found that he could communicate through his art. He has a photographic memory, and can…
This poem, written by an adult with Asperger’s, comments on the misperception that individuals on the Autism spectrum don’t feel or are incapable of empathy….
‘”When I put a paintbrush in my hands for the first time, I instantly felt my life change. I could finally focus without getting distracted…
Kiyoshi Yamashita, considered to be an ‘autistic savant’, was a Japanese outsider artist who spent much of his life wandering as a vagabond throughout Japan.
By artist, Stephen Wiltshire Stephen was diagnosed with autism at a young age, and found that he could communicate through his art. He has a photographic…
Language barriers and cultural stigma associated with mental illness may hinder access to mental health services. The National Institute of Mental Health comments on the…
An acquaintance of mine recently told me about her son diagnosed with autism. He is non-verbal, has difficulty understanding social skills, displays repetitive behavior and…
Autism is one of five pervasive developmental disorders listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. It is characterized by significant impairments in…
