By: Dave Nelson
I am the father of a nineteen-year-old son named Graham who was diagnosed with autism when he was three. We could have—and on bad days,... Read more >>
By: Dave Nelson
One of the greatest barriers to communicating and learning—for all of us—is anxiety. Anxiety is a state of apprehension, uncertainty, and fear resulting from the... Read more >>
Transforming Special Needs into Contemporary Art
Judith Scott spent thirty-five years locked in a room at an institution until she emerged to become a sculpture artist, with work reviewed in the... Read more >>
Renowned Art by Disabled Artists
Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, California invites physically, mentally and developmentally disabled adults into their 12,000 square foot studio for artistic instruction, gallery promotion, and personal expression. Read more >>
Should the Government Fund Autism Therapy?
One in 150 American children will develop autism. Experts say that 50 percent can improve dramatically with proper treatment. Families with an autistic child can... Join this chit chat >>
Autism: The Musical
In 1980, autism was a relatively rare disorder, diagnosed in one in 10,000 children in the United States. Now it is one in 150. Autism: The Musical counters today’s bleak statistics with one woman’s optimistic pledge to lead a group of autistic ... Watch this video >>
Amanda Baggs: A Remarkable Journey into the Autistic Mind
Less than twenty years ago, many experts thought autistic individuals who couldn’t speak were severely impaired. In fact, some couldn’t imagine that their minds were capable of lucid thought or that they understood language ... Read more >>
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Schools almost out for summer and for some of us, it means long leisurely days with our children. For others, it entails lots of juggling with sitters and camps and schedules. What are your plans? Are you looking forward to it? Share your story! >>
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