“Sibtain taught me to love my life. He has taught me to be thankful and to stop complaining because darkness leads to light… always!” By Bushra Junejo Sibtain is my little brother diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. That’s his basic description. The answer to the question ‘who is Sibtain?’ is much more than his diagnosis. Here
November is National Entrepreneur Month. The Art of Autism is focused on autistic entrepreneurs and organizations that assist them. As part of this series of blogs I had a chance to talk with Jenny Anderson, Director of Celebrate Edu, a nonprofit which provides curricula and workshops that assist people with disabilities to gain skills for
The sibling relationship is often the most long lasting relationship a person has in their lifetimes. It is often life-changing for the sibling who is not disabled. Siblings tend to be more sensitive to others being bullied, more empathetic to people with differences, and often times go into careers in the “helper” field. We’ve heard
Founder of Otsimo credits his autistic brother Alper for company’s success. By Hasan Zafer Elcik My younger brother Alper was diagnosed with autism when he was 2 years old. When I bought my first smartphone in 2009, I noticed Alper had a special interest in smart devices. At that time, my brother was non-verbal and
A story of accompanying my younger brother to his Senior Prom. By Elizabeth Osborn He wags his tail when he’s happy … my 17-year old brother that is. He has Asperger Syndrome. He’s a Senior in High School and I know he’s happy when he wags his tail like our puppy dog. His smile is
By Alex Frank My sister Mia, who is now 24 years old, was at a crossroads before being employed at Popcorn for the People. Most people who are autistic or have special needs struggle intensely to find some form of employment. In fact, the unemployment rate for adults with disabilities in America is 85%. From
Film about how a sibling turned her passion into a nonprofit which focuses on entrepreneurship The Art of Autism congratulates the Celebrate Edu team for winning the most moving video at the Reel Impact Film Festival in San Francisco this week. Jenny Anderson is the founder of Celebrate Edu nonprofit. Her brother Brent Anderson is
By Adam Dietz There’s something to be said for silence. I love the sound of nothingness as it echoes through my tiny apartment, but hours from now…the silence will invoke feelings of dread and sadness. This evening, when I tire of these hermetic happenings, I’ll want the temporary tranquility of my space to dissipate. In
“Ian” is a must-watch film for all students and parents. When Sheila Graschinsky saw how children treated her disabled son she became inspired to change perceptions about those with disabilities. Her son, Ian, can only talk with the help of a machine and was teased daily when he visited his rehabilitation center by children from
The greatest harm in this world is caused by lack of love, understanding and positive attention. By Kamran Amiri Our beloved 4.5-year-old son is autistic. And it has taken a huge toll on our family. Not because of how he has been affected by autism, but because of the way I was. I have been
