Haunted_Studio says: Please Check out : Art for Autism Now * 1 in 150 children are diagnosed with autism. 1 in 97 boys. Autism impairs a person’s ability to communicate and relate to others. It is also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessively arranging objects or following very specific routines. Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe. * Art Now for Autism is an online exhibit and fundraiser for autism awareness and research. 100% of the sale of art goes to Autism Speaks, a national autism organization, through its Walk Now for Autism program. (If you are in the DC area, you can talk about how this exhibit coincides with the Walk on November 8th on the National Mall.) * Web site address — www.artnowforautism.com * Dates of the exhibit are October 1 - 31, 2008 * Kevin King donated on of his amazing fairy tale illustration and Liz King donated an assemblage collage. We know that there is much to learn about this terrible condition. * The variety of art and range of donation levels is great - There are pieces for as little as $10 and as high as $700. Art includes paintings, drawings, photography, mixed media, collage, fiber art, decorative arts, jewelry, etc. Talk about the puzzle pins. Available for just $25 these pieces show support for autism awareness with a creative flair! There are literally hundreds of items to choose from! * For information on Autism Speaks go to www.autismspeaks.org Proud Supporters of Art Now for Autism www.artnowforautism.com