Apr 07
Tyler Hurford, a 15-year-old high school freshman in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received a prestigious All State Speech Honors award from the Iowa High School Speech Association for a humorous presentation on dating tips. Tyler, diagnosed with autism at age two, did not speak until he was five years old. He developed his speaking ability by repeating lines from television shows. [...] [...more]
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Tyler Hurford, a 15-year-old high school freshman in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received a prestigious All State Speech Honors award from the Iowa High School Speech Association for a humorous presentation on dating tips. Tyler, diagnosed with autism at age two, did not speak until he was five years old. He developed his speaking ability by repeating lines from television shows.
He enjoys theater, and he would like to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and become an actor. His coaches and fellow students have been very supportive of his efforts.
Dec 28
Katie Miller has been announced as a winner of the annual Wynn Newhouse Awards for artists of excellence who have disabilities. She enjoys painting children and says that although she is faceblind and often finds eye contact uncomfortable, she prefers to paint faces that stare out and confront the viewer. Her application essay, which explains [...] [...more]
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Katie Miller has been announced as a winner of the annual Wynn Newhouse Awards for artists of excellence who have disabilities. She enjoys painting children and says that although she is faceblind and often finds eye contact uncomfortable, she prefers to paint faces that stare out and confront the viewer.
Her application essay, which explains how her autistic perceptions and hyper-acute senses have influenced her art, has been reposted on the website of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network.
Update, February 25: Here’s a link to a report by a local TV station.
Jul 31
Jessica Summers, an 18-year-old autistic student who attends the University of Central Arkansas, sang the national anthem at the Cal Ripken Southwest Regional Championship youth baseball tournament at the Maumelle Diamond Complex two weeks ago. She and her mother enjoy traveling to autism conferences and sharing a positive message. [...more]
Posted: under Arts and Music.
Jessica Summers, an 18-year-old autistic student who attends the University of Central Arkansas, sang the national anthem at the Cal Ripken Southwest Regional Championship youth baseball tournament at the Maumelle Diamond Complex two weeks ago.
She and her mother enjoy traveling to autism conferences and sharing a positive message.