2022 Vermont Arts Awards: Congratulations, Larry Bissonnette!

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Artist and Author, Larry Bissonnette, is a recipient of the 2022 Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts. Larry is also a disability rights advocate and has exhibited his art and ideas all over the world for the last 25 years.

Many congratulations to Larry!

An inclusive communication board was installed at Willow Park park in South Plainfield, NJ. The communication board, which is meant to provide support to those who are nonspeaking or struggle with verbal communication, was donated by South Plainfield Public Library. Read more here.

A new book for kids!

What better than a young reader authored and illustrated by an autistic middle school teacher? “See ME: The Invisible Autistic Boy” is a recreated true tale about an autistic boy who felt invisible. A peer’s acknowledgement then changed everything, inside and out! This inspirational and entertaining tale by David Petrovic enlightens children about a power they all possess: the power to make a difference. It also encourages embracement of differences—in others AND self—while simultaneously educating about autism. A bonus section of puzzles and activities reinforces important concepts. This book is important for all children, special needs or not. Available on Amazon. 

New book release!​

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For caregivers who are looking for uplifting stories and useful tools to navigate the journey through parenthood with a neurodivergent child, read Our Neurodivergent Journey: A Child Like Mine by Beatrice Moise. Buy your copy here.

Upcoming Online Event: Autism Parenting Summit

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The Autism Parenting Summit on September 16-19 is a FREE event with several expert speakers discussing topics such as behavior and sensory solutions, social skills, education, and more. Sign up here.

Airports and airplanes can cause anxiety for people with autism.

If you plan to travel by plane this summer, check out The Arc’s Wings for Autism®/Wings for All® (Wings) program. It offers information, education, and support for individuals, families, and aviation professionals regarding disability and air travel.

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There may be an upcoming event near you.

If you have questions about whether or not the internet is a safe place for people on the spectrum, read​ Internet Safety Guide for People With Autism Spectrum Disorder, developed by WizCase, a provider of tech advice. Check it out here.

Have you ever experienced a Social Hangover?​

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If the answer is yes, you are not alone! Read The Social Hangover: Autism and Social Events by Catherine Londero on The Art of Autism to learn how to manage, and possibly avoid, a social hangover.