The Shine
A Guide to Staying Sunny
A space for reflections inspired by family, creativity, gentle movement, and the beautifully diverse experiences of life with autism. Some entries explore the realities and joys of the autism journey, while others offer simple reminders to pause, breathe, and stay centered in daily life.
You’ll hear from parents, siblings, advocates, and caretakers as they share their stories, insights, and passions with openness and care. Our hope is that these words meet you where you are and help fill your cup, one blog post at a time.
Autistic Artist Shares The Limitless Healing Potential of Love
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 the Nubble Lighthouse in Maine is a perfect example of
Artists With Autism Display Hope in Bloom
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 the Nubble Lighthouse in Maine is a perfect example of
Shining a Light on Autistic Artists With the Nubble Lighthouse
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 the Nubble Lighthouse in Maine is a perfect example of
Patience Personified Outside the Shell Through Artists With Autism
As a mother, I’ve learned to value and embody patience more deeply each day. My daughter Ally, an autistic artist, has taught me the profound beauty and importance of patience in ways I could have
Autistic Artists Aren’t Afraid to Be Themselves – No Matter What!
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 breath and our mind. Together, this can be very powerful.
Artists With Autism Learning to Carry More Love in Their Heart
What is love? When we say we love someone or something, what do we mean? I tell Ally that I love her all the time, but I also say I love yoga, but I don’t
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