Autism and Art Go Hand in Hand
“Art, specifically drawing, is a form of controlled communication. If a child with autism has difficulty with receptive language or sharing himself or herself verbally, drawing provides them a unique outlet.”
“Art, specifically drawing, is a form of controlled communication. If a child with autism has difficulty with receptive language or sharing himself or herself verbally, drawing provides them a unique outlet.”
Nobody likes taking tests, especially visual kids. Standardized tests are right around the corner, for kids third grade and up. While we can’t really study for those types of tests, there are ways to make testing less intimidating for your visual kid.
I recently watched a few episodes of the new Netflix series, Tidying Up, with Marie Kondo. I’m loving it while feeling overwhelmed by it. Her methods have the family literally touch and sort through EVERYTHING in their home. Watching them do a whole house might make organizing your kid’s room look possible.
There’s a new show on Netflix that I couldn’t resist watching; Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, who’s mission is “to spark joy in the world through tidying”. I have never heard the words ‘joy’ and ‘tidying’ in the same sentence, so I had to watch.
Success as a visual thinker requires investing in yourself and believing in your value as a creative, big picture thinker. If you need a reminder of how awesome you really are, I encourage you to take a few minutes to listen to this love letter to visual learners.
Young Rembrandts was created to help all children have access to art and feel confident in their ability to learn anything. Young Rembrandts franchise owners share this desire to make a difference in their own communities. Here is a quote from a Young Rembrandts franchisee in Chicago about what a difference owning a Young Rembrandts franchise has made in her life and community.
Owning a Young Rembrandts franchise is such a rewarding experience and a wonderful way to give back to the communities you are a part of all while making your own schedule. Here is a quote from a Young Rembrandts franchisee in Canada about what a difference Young Rembrandts has made in her life.
Today I want to share a great TED Talk with you. The title caught my attention; GRIT: The power of passion and perseverance, by Angela Duckworth. After listening, I’m convinced we’ve got to pay a lot more attention to Grit as a quality we want our kids develop.
Take a look at what Young Rembrandts’s franchisee in Michigan has to say about the difference she is making in her community. “What we do is so valuable, because the curriculum is fantastic for kids. I really enjoy being able to give kids the ability to learn new art skills since many schools have begun to take it out of the curriculum. It’s just a great way to put art back in their lives.”
During the month of May, Young Rembrandts franchisees across the country are visiting school administrators and staff in their territories to say a sincere thank you for another great year by dropping off a personalized gift or certificate to show appreciation.