A Flamingo Among Penguins: Using Creative Writing, Illustration, and Metaphor to Teach About Autism

Discover how creative writing, illustration, and metaphor can illuminate the lived experience of undiagnosed autism. This session, led by an autistic art education professor, offers inclusive storytelling strategies that foster empathy, support neurodiverse learners, and inspire reflective, identity-centered art education practices for K–12 and higher education educators.