Based in NYC?This is a call for women artists who were diagnosed with autism as adults to participate in a collaborative art project developed by Mahlia Amatina for Arts Unbound! The project centers around the challenges faced by autistic women and the perception of autism in women. For more information or to apply, please visit our website:
www.artsunbound.org/calls-for-artists
#artforall #artsunbound #disabilityarts 📷: @arts_unbound ...
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Happy Birthday, Hermione! In finding strength in her difference she became a perfect role model for our own community of young women. rony@swanHappy 39th birthday to Hermione Granger! Since the release of the first Harry Potter novel 21 years ago, Hermione has remained one of the most beloved literary role models for many Mighty Girls. In an interview, actress Emma Watson reflected on the impact of her famous character: “Hermione was that perfect example of turning on its head this initial prejudice that she gets. Hermione finds a way to wield her intelligence and become really the leader in this group of two other boys. That's kind of the role that she assumes. Harry is much more intuitive. Ron is just along for the ride. Hermione is the one with a plan. She's in control. I think somehow that gave other women permission to feel that they were allowed to take up space."
If you or your Mighty Girl are Hermione fans, we've featured our favorite themed toys and clothing for all ages in our new blog post, "The Brightest Witch of Her Age" at www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=20352
To discover books of fantasy, magic, and adventure starring Mighty Girls like Hermione, check out our blog post, "Beyond Harry Potter: 35 Fantasy Adventure Series Starring Mighty Girls" at www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=12247
And, for many fairy tales for young readers starring clever and courageous girls like Hermione Granger, visit our extensive "Fairy Tale Collection" at amgrl.co/2jnEicl ...
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Lovely review of Spectrum Women: Walking to the beat of Autism. Cas@SwanThere is something I’m extremely excited to share about with you this morning!!! A new book for autistic woman written by autistic women was released and made available for purchase TODAY!!!! I am happy and pleased to say that I am friends with several of these women and slowly getting to know a few of the others. They are nothing short of the most kind, wise and brilliant women, therefore I know this book will be incredible and insightful and life changing for all of us women on the spectrum! And those who want to understand us to a greater degree!
Oh joy, just realized the book is not only available in paperback, but Kindle too for those (like me!) who have difficulty reading a book! Fantastic!
Yay, beautiful women and big congrats! 🎉💙 You have my full support and best wishes for this remarkable accomplishment that will surely make a difference in the lives of countless autistic women, now and into the future. Bravo! 👏👏👏💗💕✨
About to order my copy right now! Yay! 😆 So looking forward to reading this and all of the personal growth and development that will happen as a result. 🙏💗✨
You can follow the Facebook page for the book here: Spectrum Women Walking to the Beat of Autism, Spectrum Women here, and a few of these amazing authors here: Cherry Blossom Tree - My Autism Experience, Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS, Jeanette Purkis' Autism Books and Other Things., Everyday Aspergers, Barb Cook - Autism Advocate, Writer, Speaker, Biker (I apologize if I am leaving anyone out, not intentional! Please link your page below if I did!).
Would love to hear below if you’ll be ordering it too! 😊 Aren’t you excited??! This is so empowering!!! ☺️
Here is a link to the book available for purchase on Amazon:
Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism www.amazon.com/dp/1785924346/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_M2-EBbEZ6RQEM ...
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This is fine, it raises visibility. I was also quoted last year in the Guardian having talked about a 'hidden pool' of women (girls grow up after all). But girls on diagnosis are being told things like 'you won't be able to work with children', "you won't have a family', they are being handed a story of damage and deficit. That's what we need to change now, we need to change the narratives around autism and more, we need to provide support and accommodations, share strategies, create opportunities for full citizenship. It's not enough to just 'diagnose'. Catriona ...
