Solidarité with Paris: Being Peace Wherever We are in the World
I don't know what to say about Paris. So, for two days I have written nothing in my social networks. What can I do but hold the victims in my heart? Practice staying in the moment. (I say practice because it's not something I've yet fully mastered.) And love big. Love...
An Unforgettable Story of Familial Love and Heartbreaking Choices
Indie Lens Pop-Up in Partnership with The Arc Tennessee brings a FREE Nashville Screening of Mini and Dona with a panel discussion following on November 20. “Heart-wrenching. The film is as unflinching as it is beautiful, chronicling difficult decision-making that...
Art & Film ~ Nashville & Elsewhere
Got a start on your holiday shopping yet? We've got lots of fun options for you! In the process, we are excited to be engaged in promoting some fabulous independent films that shine the spotlight on autism/disAbility. Here's the details ordered by date. Mon., October...
A Middle-Aged Momma Bear Still Roars
"A Middle-Aged Momma Bear Still Roars" appeared earlier this week as a post on my daughter's Facebook page: Grace Goad | Autism Art This message is from Momma Bear, aka, my Mom. I don't communicate by typing or writing or very much at all, verbally. I string about...
Fall Art Happenings: Grace Goad | Autism Art
Hey, You! If you're in Nashville, come out tomorrow, (Thursday, Sept. 17), and see ART at PARKS. My daughter, Grace Goad, who is 21 and has autism, is a featured artist. In addition to buying a knock-out painting for your home, you can get a jump on holiday shopping...
Wired Magazine Writer Silberman Setting Autism on its Ear with “NeuroTribes”
Fourteen years after its publication, the general public and autism communities are still talking about science journalist Steve Silberman's article, "The Geek Syndrome," published by the popular Wired magazine. The 2001 article highlights the prevalence of...
Open Hearts Celebrate Gifts of Autism
The term “savant” is often misused. In recent history, it was combined with the term, “idiot savant.” As such, it was insensitive and …politically incorrect. The combination label was eventually reduced to just one word. Yet, the original term more...
