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.
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
Artists With Autism, Seeing the Earth Through a New Spectrum of Light
Autism Art Shows the World Through an Unfiltered Lens In everyday life, many things become commonplace to us. We walk by trees and fields and flowers and streams and often just ignore them. They blend
A Brighter Shine Starts From Inside
What I love about autistic artists like my daughter, Ally, is that their spirit shines through in their art. When I think of her beautiful, happy spirit, I think of SHINE! When I feel the
Beneath the Surface With Autistic Artists
Sometimes having an autistic loved one can feel like you’re out on uncharted waters. I sometimes feel lost or unsure or I start to wonder what I should do next and where I should go.
Autistic Artists Living in Colors Beyond Any Spectrum
As the mother of a child with autism, I’ve been on a journey filled with a kaleidoscope of emotions. However, each day with Ally is a testament to the beauty that can emerge from the
Autism at Work
October recognizes those who have disabilities who work & House of Shine is proudly participating in establishing and widening the space for autistic individuals. Work is an essential piece of Ally’s life and schedule. Ally
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