One in 110 ...  and One in a Million
One in 110… and One in a Million!

 

 Awe in Autism is about celebrating the many ways in which those on the spectrum have given us insight,

inspired us, and opened our eyes to different ways of looking at the world …

 

Spectrum

 

The creative works in our gallery, and the people who share their stories here, focus on what is good, what is hopeful, what is worth celebrating …


Experience

 

 

We invite you to explore the site,

and to experience

the AWE in autism.

 

Highlights . . .

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Musician/Songwriter Brian MacDonald


Brian, 19, created a music video that epitomizes the awe in autism. He used his gift of music to help his sister, Claire, who has autism, to move through the phases of her day. The song, and the video – in which Claire appears – has been a tremendous inspiration for her. We're certain you'll be as delighted by it as we are ...

 

 
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Artist Marcy Deutsch

As a child, Marcy gave no indication that she had artistic talent -- until age 12, when she took part in a schoolwide art event and surprised everyone around her. See Marcy's wonderful art here (and find out what her younger brother has accomplished because of her!). Also included in this feature is a compelling story written by Marcy's mom, Robin Deutsch, describing the obstacles Marcy faced growing up ... valuable insights for every parent of a child on the spectrum.
 
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Writer, Blogger Miranda Kam


Miranda is 16 years old now; at age 10, she was diagnosed with Asperger's after two previous, incorrect, diagnoses. Demonstrating exceptional talent for writing, Miranda created her own blog to share her story; in her own words, she started it "in hope that I can help others dealing with similar misunderstandings and bullying." Here, she shares a compelling account of an experience at school ...

 

 
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Artist Kim Gerry-Tucker

Challenged with Asperger’s and selective mutism, Kim has developed her unusual artistic talent in a variety of media. Also a wonderful writer, she shares her story – and her art – here.

 

 
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H.O.M.E., the film

"Making the invisible visible": This in-production full-length feature by producers Ingrid Matias and Daniel Maldonado tells the story of a young man with Asperger's who vanishes into the New York City subway system's underground. The producers' goal is to bring attention to those who are often forgotten by the rest of the world. Get the scoop here, and put this film on your must-see list.
 

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IN THE NEWS... 

Proposed changes in the definition of autism sparks debate ... read articles in the New York Times and Washingon Post.


September 2010:
Long Island Press Honors AWE founders in Fortune 52 series. 
August 2010: Awe in Autism featured in Autism News
June 2010: Awe in Autism included in Health Worldnet's picks for "Top 12 Autism Sites Worldwide." 
 

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from the rest.

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