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From Autism to Artism by Donna Williams
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Slideshow of the transition of autistic author, artist, singer-songwriter Donna Williams from infancy to adulthood with a parallel journey told through her artworks.
Duration : 0:5:57
My son was like …
My son was like that, he is 23 now, he enjoyed the phone answering maching, repeatedlylistening to the outgoing message and laughing, also voice activated tape recorders,
Sesame street cassette, still doesn’t care 2 much for art, but in video games, even then the narrative calls to him more than the art, he likes the drma I interpret. . . good luck to ya
Rainman gave autism …
Rainman gave autism a very bad unclear image!! I agree with you about Donna!! People like her give me hope and confidence that my son will have a happy autistic life
Thank you for …
Thank you for sharing these words of wisdom.
I choose to live my life like a flowing pond.
Calmly overcoming every obstacle along the way,
speaking the truth boldly, and never acting
cowardly.
Silkia
I’m glad.
in life …
I’m glad.
in life we can choose to be a stagnant pond or a flowing one.
in the stagnant one it will become overrun, everything in it struggling for scarce oxygen.
in the flowing on, there is change, but the water is clear, there is oxygen, the pond supports life.
When I’m not climbing mountains I remember that in life we have only the choice examples of those two ponds regardless of what we think we ‘want’.
that’s why I always fight for the integrity of personhood and seeing the person beyond,
I love your spirit …
I love your spirit of…Come what may, I will survive! I will climb another mountain! The more I climb, the more I can enjoy my life… You have always been an inspiration to me. When my son was diagnosed with Autism I was told to watch the movie Rainman instead I turned to your books and found great comfort and it gave me hope. Thank you for being a fighter and teaching me to fight for my son.
Yes, its quite a …
Yes, its quite a journey for most readers and gives many a much needed sense of belonging, confirmation, empowerment.
There’s four in the autiebiographical series. The next is Somebody Somewhere, then Like Colour To The Blind, then Everyday Heaven – all published by Jessica Kingsley Books and all totally different from each other.
just finished ” …
just finished “nobody nowhere”. 4 days spent reading it. in those 4 days i both laughed and cried. just finished it today. makes me realise i’m not alone. theres more autistic kids out there. xx
wonderful.
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Donna *)
wonderful.
thank you so much …
thank you so much you made me cry from happiness:-)
I first read a copy …
I first read a copy of Nobody Nowhere when I was a teenager. I laughed and cried, and most importantly, related. It stuck in my memory for many many years. I recently reread it, along with Somebody Somewhere. These were the most moving books I have ever read. Now, finding this video (and Donna’s YouTube channel),I am speechless. Such an inspiration.. beautiful.
I am just …
I am just gob-smacked. This is so beautiful. The pictures are so beautiful. The music, the ‘tinkling’ is so beautiful. I have been reading your books because my shrink thinks I’m an aspie! Your voice and the song and the art are just awesome and you are incredibly gifted. Like you I am into art and writing. And different.
Absolutely …
Absolutely beautiful artwork & I love the music as well. Very inspiring! I will share with everyone I know!
I had a reply, …
I had a reply, intended for NAGME; but it has much for Donna, too. Sometimes for some reason instead of replying it goes up as a general comment.
Many famous people, including Einstein had some form of ASD. Robert Moog, inventer of the Moog Synthesizer had some form of ASD.
I too appreciate …
I too appreciate the work of Donna Williams, and I appreciate your comments. I have Aspergers Syndrome, a high functioning member of ASD. Like Donna, I too am a musician/singer/songwriter; until recently US healthcare crisis dominated my music mission; now, upon finding what made me different I am branching autism awareness also.
I have Donna’s cd, Mutation, and I recommend it to any reading this.
Autism is a wide spectrum, just like visual impairment can mean need glasses or being blind.
Ohhh yeah baby… …
Ohhh yeah baby… ive got what u need, heels,toys, outfits and much more hehe …. i do what u need anal, oral, cam2cam I PLAY WITH ALL THE RIGHT TOOLS HEHE I DO TICKLE SHOWS, ROLEPLAYING AND MUCH MORE HOW ABOUT U TRY ME OUT FOR SIZE!! sooooooo beautifull eyes…tender look,artistik look,deep look, magneficent look…and many others…i can talk about my eyes so long as you even can’t imagine..come visit me at _ Play-Cam(.COM) _ my user-id there is Brooke-mhji chat soon on cam;)
I think it depends …
I think it depends on what collection of issues underpin each person’s autism. Some issues like gut, immune, metabolic disorders or mood, anxiety and compulsive disorders can exacerbate someone’s degree of autism until treated. Or someone with visual and verbal agnosias may be taught or develop compensations. Yet someone else whose autism involves other things won’t have these same options (though may have different ones).
I Loved this, Great …
I Loved this, Great work you are so talented. What i find so hard to believe is that the Autistic spectrum is SO WIDE. High functioning is so different from Low functioning Autism, i can’t see how they come under the same umbrella!!!!! They are miles appart……….
This is great! You …
This is great! You are a very talented singer!
I agree. Nobody …
I agree. Nobody Nowhere was the first book dealing with autism that I understood.
This was absolutely …
This was absolutely fantastic. What a journey and what a gift. Thank you for sharing!! WOW!!!
I’m going to post my YouTube as a response. You might know some people who might find it useful for autism awareness purposes.
Joanna K-V
A Is for Autism, F Is for Friend – A Kid’s Book on Making Friends with a Child Who Has Autism.
Truly wonderful …
Truly wonderful video!
Donna, great vid! …
Donna, great vid! It is great to see that you are still doing great things for the autie community. The social/family group is still going great….107 families and counting. Daniel is doing well, but minor adolescent situations (he’s 14 now)are arising. Your art looks great, and this slideshow is wonderful. You have a beautiful voice, too!
Take care,
Suzette Fleiss
glad it blissed you …
glad it blissed you
my brother ‘Duel’ is also an artist.
He has his own site ‘duelsart’.
would love to know what you think of it.
if you google ‘duelsart’ you’ll find him.
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beutifulllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
lovely.
yes, the …
lovely.
yes, the book has befriended many.
The film of Nobody Nowhere is currently in pre-production so look forward to it at the movies and as the screenwriter, I’ll have my seat at the cinema too.
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