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Furniss, Gillian J. – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2010
This viewpoint discusses the history of Jessica Park, a professional artist who is an adult with autism. The narrative was constructed from historical descriptive research conducted by the author using published accounts and interviews with the artist, her mother, and two childhood companions. Examples of artwork produced in elementary through…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Autism, Artists, Adults
Meeker, Mary – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1990
A clinical psychologist recounts her childhood efforts to develop creatively despite the discouragements of many of the adults in her world. (DB)
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Attitudes, Creative Development, Creativity
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Menchel, Robert S. – Volta Review, 1988
An oral deaf adult presents his views on speechreading as they relate to his personal history, focusing on his relationship with his family; impact of his deafness on his education, social development, and employment; the limitations of speechreading; and the recent development of assistive technological devices. (JDD)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Child Development, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education