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The Art that only Autism Can Bring

This is a remarkable short clip! This artist with autism takes a helicopter ride over the City of Rome, and within three days, he draws an extremely detailed drawing of what he saw out of the window of the helicopter....FROM MEMORY! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAyhz2m-UuQ

Holy Autism

I was surprised to learn how widespread Autism is, and why I had to find a way to help. I'm interested in autism because I just published a novel, Holy Autism, wherein one of the characters is a young autistic women, a savant with a holy gift. While all autistic people aren't "savants," in your eyes your loved one IS remarkable, and why I'd love to hear WHY on my guestbook at www.holyautism.com - one remarkable person will be chosen (only if you want) for a cameo appearance in an upcoming novel. And a portion of each novel sold is automatically donated to Autism Speaks. I'll read about your holy gift there. Daniel Forant

Autistic 11-year-old discovers innate talent

Great little story, I love reading this kind of stuff about our children... Check it out ! Jakob is an 11-year-old musician who is making his mark at A.E. Wright Middle School in Calabasas as the youngest student to join the school’s jazz band and wind ensemble. He and his family live in Agoura Hills. http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/autistic-11-year-old-discovers-innate-talent-22836726#ixzz0qprskHJ4I