Expressions of Autism

A range of artworks exploring the autistic experience

Dino Brain, Large and In Charge: Overloads, Overwhelms and Meltdowns

TW: Overwhelms, meltdowns, self-harm, suicide ideation Looking at what happens in the process of overload to overwhelm to meltdown

Connecting

A short piece on connection and authenticity

Fertile Soil

A poem on parental disappointment

The Other Side of the Mirror – Explaining Autistic Emotions

Looking at the autistic emotions. How we pick up, experience and present our emotions.

Spectrum Gaming: Our Story

One interesting thing about Spectrum Gaming, is that it was never supposed to become as big as it did. But I think its rapid growth shows how essential it is that autistic young people can have spaces where they can be themselves and connect with others who understand them.We have worked together with young people and parents to make a short film (19 minutes) about autism and our journey so far. We hope you enjoy it.

Actually Autistic

Music/Lyrics by Joey Helpish A song about being autistic that is a musical response to 'Oh body' by Sia

Dialogue

Dialogue A short story by Anantha Krishnamurthy This story basically dispels the myth that we prefer not having deep friendships. It also argues that our isolation gives rise to some remarkable talents.

Dam, Fork n’ Spoons – Managing the Autistic Energy Supply

Looking at why energy management is important and how to do it.

Time to Turf Out the Toxic – Promoting Wellbeing in Schools

A look at how improving incluson of diversity in schools could impact the well-being, not just of the exluded minorities, but the school population as a whole.