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EPISODE 68
The Art of Autism: A Discussion with Debra Muzikar

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Show Notes

The Art of Autism is a nonprofit that has become a community of sharing art, poetry, and literary works by autistic people from around the world. In this episode, Debra Muzikar, one of its founders, discusses the range of artistic endeavors and submissions to their website and then shared in their e-mail newsletter.

 

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Debra Muzikar

Debra Muzikar

Debra Muzikar is the co-founder of the Art of Autism nonprofit (with Keri Bowers) and author of two books about art and autism. She is the parent of an autistic son Kevin, who is also an artist. The Art of Autism nonprofit empowers autistic people and their families through participation in the Arts. The Art of Autism was inspired by Debra’s autistic son Kevin Hosseini and Keri Bowers son Taylor Cross, a film maker.

…and Continue the Discussion

Do you have a book or podcast club? If so, you may use this discussion guide to facilitate a conversation about this episode.

1) What is the range of artistic expression shared through The Art of Autism, and what purposes does art accomplish for autistic individuals? What is your personal experience been as to the value and purpose of artistic expression?

2) The creation of art may lead to employment opportunities or enhance quality of life without providing income. What are the benefits of each for autistic people?

3) Debra discusses some common factors that help an individual succeed and persisit in their art. What are some of these factors and have you observed these factors at play in your own experience?

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Music

Matt Savage, courtesy of Savage Records

Matt Savage is an autistic jazz musician, composer, and bandleader. Matt has collaborated with jazz greats like Chick Corea, the Ellington All Stars, Chaka Khan, Wynton Marsalis, Bobby Watson, Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, Jason Moran, Arturo O’Farrill, John Pizzarelli, Joshua Redman, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jon Faddis, Jerry Bergonzi. Donny McCaslin, and more. He has recorded more than a dozen records and graciously contributes the music for Uniquely Human.

Production and Sound Design

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Uniquely Human: The Podcast is produced, engineered, and edited by Elevated Studio in Denver, Colorado. Owned and operated by co-host Dave Finch, Elevated Studio produces digital media assets and content strategies for the electronics, entertainment, and lifestyle industries.