Taking a look at neurodiverse artists. Image: Shutterstock.
In a world so confined by social and economic structures, there’s a strong overlap between two outlying communities: the artists and people with autism.
But do we exhibit enough awareness of this broad facet of our community and provide the accommodations necessary for true acceptance? With the unique position of artistry on the fringes of the status quo, are we not perfectly situated to play a key role in this movement and to set an example for our neurotypical peers through communication and education – two themes the arts already uphold?
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