Art has been a medium of
communication since the beginning of time. Sometimes I think that it is the
best tool Ben possesses to make himself heard in a world too busy and frantic
to really take the time to listen to a young man affected with speech
limitations.
Pablo Picasso said : “Bad artists copy; good artists steal.” I am
not sure whether Ben can thus be classified as a good artist, but he most
certainly love to steal all he can to create on paper a reality that suits him.
All his favorite shows, and even ones he has only seen one time, are
inspiration for him.
But he also can create more original art to express his
feelings. For example he loves to make signs that he posts around the house to
celebrate our family’s achievements, homecomings or birthdays.
It’s a way for
him to show he cares, deeply, about what happens in his world, and that he is
aware of all those events. Art lets him express his joy and happiness. And autism does not hinder his communication through his drawings; Ben has truly found a way to break free! ☺
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