The Art of Autism: Shifting Perceptions contains art work and poetry of 77 artists on the autism spectrum including four artists who have been selected by the United Nations for Autism Awareness Stamps in 2012 for World Autism Day. The book contains commentary by essayists Keri Bowers, Dr. Stephen Shore, Elaine Hall of The Miracle Project, Dr. Darold Treffert, Dr. Colin Zimbleman, and Dr. Rebecca McKenzie. The Art of Autism: Shifting Perceptions widens the scope of the first book by author Debra Hosseini, Artism: The Art of Autism, in that it focuses on the heart-felt stories of families and individuals on the spectrum. The themes include the unique abilities of autistic artists, the importance of families in nurturing creativity, the positive reaction by many to a late diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome, the use of facilitated communication and alternative methods by nonverbal artists and poets, as well as the importance of collaboration in developing abilities and programs. We are...