Autism: Brewed Conversations

James Kalm is a fan of “outsider art” and is on a constant lookout for emerging talent within the field.  Not unusually then, while touring the 2019 Whitney Biennial, your correspondent was intrigued by the work of Marlon Mullen.  Fast forward three and a half years, and Mullen is having a one person show “On Broadway” … This exhibition presents works from the past twenty-five years, and provides a cross section of the artists themes and techniques. Mullen, who is on the autism spectrum, is nonverbal yet employs text (much of it from art magazine covers or advertisements) as a major subject of his pictures. Using an intuitive sense of composition and color, the “art cover” paintings possess a naive yet cynically comic critique of the “highbrow,” high fashion art world depicted in the media.  This program was recorded Jan. 6, 2023

Step inside this lively community arts center as painter Marlon Mullen makes the last piece for his major solo exhibition at MoMA. For nearly 40 years, Mullen has been based at the NIAD Art Center, a progressive art studio for artists with developmental disabilities in his native Richmond, California. 

Dr. Heather Berlin explains what impulse control is and how it shows up in behaviors.

eSpecial Needs' Emily Martin (MOT, OTR/L) uses her 12 years of experience as an occupational therapist to address concerns and give guidance on how to safeguard loved ones who wander or elope. Afterward, eSN Sales Manager Scott Kouri will demonstrate safety and tracking tools meant to prevent dangers associated with elopement.

How to establish and maintain safety in familiar environments, including home and school. We provide practical and easy-to-implement strategies to create a safe and nurturing environment. Ensuring the safety of individuals with #autism is vital. As parents/carers, there are many things you can do to help keep your children safe and give yourself peace of mind. 

 How to prioritize safety in unfamiliar environments such as holiday destinations and healthcare settings. Building on essential tips from Part One, this segment focuses on more complex scenarios, equipping parents/#carers with the knowledge and tools to ensure the safety of their loved ones.