Visualizing Autism
April is Autism Awareness month – so it seems like a good time to talk about the connection between autism and visual learners- especially because the link is really significant and profoundly affects the effectiveness of their communication and learning.







“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.”
What exactly is “normal”? In honor of Autism Awareness month, let’s flip our thinking about children who learn and behave differently and begin to appreciate the value of their differences.