As Ally’s mother, I’ve come to cherish the way her art illuminates the world with beauty and understanding. An autistic artist, Ally’s recent painting of

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I love to do yoga, and I love to teach yoga as well. Yoga is an ancient practice by which we unite our body, our

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October recognizes those who have disabilities who work & House of Shine is proudly participating in establishing and widening the space for autistic individuals.   Work

I am a wearer of many hats: caretaker, advocate, educator, student, friend. The Caretaker The first hat. When I began working with Ally, I hadn’t